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Cub Cadet Tank M48 KH vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M48 KH vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
The Cub Cadet Tank M48 KH 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 Tank M48 KH holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT3 GSX is the newer design (2015 vs 2009). 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
Variants
M48-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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M48-KH
Kohler engineReference
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M48-HN
Honda engineReference
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M48-KWS
Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
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M48-KHS
Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
53.0 LReference
12.5 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 66 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
13x5.0-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
23x10.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
23x10.5-8Reference
Length
185 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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128 cmReference
Weight
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362 kgReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet Tank M48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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25Reference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Overall width
149 cmReference
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Cut height
3 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.