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Cub Cadet Tank M50 KHS vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M50 KHS vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB
The Cub Cadet Tank M50 KHS and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 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 XT1 LT46 FAB is the lighter machine (195 kg vs 367 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB is the newer design (2015 vs 2005). 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
23 hp
23 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
manualReference
Engine
Displacement
41.1 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 67 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
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
114 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
367 kgReference
195 kgReference
Front tire
11x5.0-5Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x5.0-5Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
185 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height
121 cmReference
107 cmReference
Front tread
100 cmReference
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Rear tread
116 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet Tank M50 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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12Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
116 cmReference
Overall width
162 cmReference
134 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Variants
XT1 LT46
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stamped deckReference
XT1 LT46 FAB
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fabricated deckReference
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 attachments
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cut positions
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12Reference
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.