Compare/Cub Cadet Tank M54 KW vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB

Cub Cadet Tank M54 KW vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB

Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M54 KW vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB

The Cub Cadet Tank M54 KW 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 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 KW holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB is the newer design (2015 vs 2002). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

differential powerReference

manualReference

Variants

M54-HN

Honda engineReference

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M54-KH

Kohler engineReference

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Kawasaki engineReference

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XT1 LT46

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stamped deckReference

XT1 LT46 FAB

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fabricated deckReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

41.2 ciReference

44.24 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 76 mmReference

84 x 66 mmReference

Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

—

1.9 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

—

Tuff Torq K46Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

—

Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Weight

478 kgReference

195 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

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119 cmReference

Height

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107 cmReference

Front axle

—

Cast-ironReference

Cub Cadet Tank M54 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

12Reference

Battery CCA

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230Reference

54" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

137 cmReference

116 cmReference

Overall width

165 cmReference

134 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 12 cmReference

2 to 10 cmReference

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.