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Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB vs Cub Cadet XT3 GS
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB vs Cub Cadet XT3 GS
The Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 FAB and the Cub Cadet XT3 GS 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 362 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT3 GS holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. 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 horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Variants
XT1 LT46
stamped deckReference
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XT1 LT46 FAB
fabricated deckReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
12.5 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
41.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
81 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
16.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
128 cmReference
Weight
195 kgReference
362 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
23x10.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
23x10.5Reference
Length
172 cmReference
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Height
107 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
134 cmReference
127 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
10Reference
Cub Cadet XT3 GS attachments
42" 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.