Compare/Cub Cadet RZT S46 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 FAB

Cub Cadet RZT S46 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 FAB

Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT S46 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 FAB

The Cub Cadet RZT S46 and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 FAB are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 FAB is the lighter machine (213 kg vs 256 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 FAB holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 FAB is the newer design (2015 vs 2012). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

differential powerReference

manualReference

Variants

S46S

stamped deckReference

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S46F

fabricated deckReference

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XT2 LX46

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Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference

XT2 LX46 KH

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Kohler engine, stamped deckReference

XT2 LX46 FAB

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Kawasaki engine, fabricated deckReference

Engine

Fuel tank

10.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

44.24 ciReference

44.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 67 mmReference

78 x 76 mmReference

Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

2.0 LReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear EZTReference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

114 cmReference

119 cmReference

Weight

256 kgReference

213 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.0-6Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

18x9.5-8Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.0-6Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.5-8Reference

20x8Reference

Length

203 cmReference

172 cmReference

Height

91 cmReference

107 cmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Cub Cadet RZT S46 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

230Reference

300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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flywheel alternatorReference

46" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

116 cmReference

Overall width

137 cmReference

134 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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12Reference

Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 attachments

Attachment overview

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.