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Cub Cadet Tank 48 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank 48 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
The Cub Cadet Tank 48 and the Cub Cadet XT3 GSX are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Cub Cadet XT3 GSX is the lighter machine (362 kg vs 451 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT3 GSX is the newer design (2015 vs 2010). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
electric powerReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Displacement
41.1 ciReference
44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 67 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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12.5 LReference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Kanzaki DUP-10Reference
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
128 cmReference
Weight
451 kgReference
362 kgReference
Front tire
13x5-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
23x10.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
23x10.5-8Reference
Length
187 cmReference
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Width
149 cmReference
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Height
102 cmReference
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Front tread
101 cmReference
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Rear tread
115 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet Tank 48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
25Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 12 cmReference
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Cub Cadet XT3 GSX 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.