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Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 48
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 48
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 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 Z-Force 48 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 is the newer design (2015 vs 2004). 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
22 hp
22 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
Image courtesy of Ralph SeifertReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
48
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residentalReference
XT2 LX46
Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
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XT2 LX46 KH
Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
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XT2 LX46 FAB
Kawasaki engine, fabricated deckReference
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48PRO
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commercialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
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Power (gross)
16.0 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
1.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Hydro-GearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
199 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
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
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
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Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 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.