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Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 KW

Verdict: Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 KW

The Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 KW are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 is the lighter machine (190 kg vs 328 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 KW holds more fuel (16.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 is the newer design (2015 vs 2010). 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 XT1 LT46 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 KW Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 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
manualReference
differentialReference
Variants
XT1 LT46
stamped deckReference
XT1 LT46 FAB
fabricated deckReference
KH
Kohler engineReference
KW
Kawasaki engineReference
LP
LP-gas engineReference
COM
CommercialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
16.1 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
190 kgReference
328 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
177 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 attachments
48" 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.

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