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Cub Cadet Tank M54 HN vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KH

Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M54 HN vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KH

The Cub Cadet Tank M54 HN and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KH is the lighter machine (213 kg vs 478 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank M54 HN holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KH is the newer design (2015 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 Tank M54 HN Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KH Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
24 hp
24 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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
Variants
M54-HN
Honda engineReference
M54-KH
Kohler engineReference
KW
Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX46
Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
XT2 LX46 KH
Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
XT2 LX46 FAB
Kawasaki engine, fabricated deckReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
40.9 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 72 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
478 kgReference
213 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.0-6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0-6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
198 cmReference
172 cmReference
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet Tank M54 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
116 cmReference
Overall width
165 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 attachments
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cut positions
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.

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