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Cub Cadet Tank M48 KHS vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M48 KHS vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
The Cub Cadet Tank M48 KHS and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet Tank M48 KHS is the newer design (2004 vs 2003). 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
18 hp
18 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
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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
37.9 LReference
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Displacement
37.5 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
399 kgReference
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Front tire
11x5.0-6Reference
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Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
11x5.0-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
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Length
185 cmReference
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Cub Cadet Tank M48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
111 cmReference
Overall width
149 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 attachments
44" Mower deck
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.