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Scotts 46562X8 vs Scotts S2048
Verdict: Scotts 46562X8 vs Scotts S2048
The Scotts 46562X8 and the Scotts S2048 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Scotts S2048 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Scotts S2048 is the newer design (1999 vs 1997). In short: choose the Scotts S2048 for outright pulling power, or the Scotts 46562X8 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Scotts
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Scotts
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
ScottsReference
ScottsReference
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Jay's Power EquipmentReference
Variants
46562X31
Canadian modelReference
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Engine
Displacement
42.3 ciReference
38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Power
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14.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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paper with foam precleanerReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
1
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ThrottleReference
2
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BrakeReference
3
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ForwardReference
4
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ReverseReference
5
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Parking brakeReference
Transmission
Peerless 205-023BReference
Tuff Torq K62Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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5W30Reference
Scotts 46562X8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
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258 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x9.5-12Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Height
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114 cmReference
Scotts S2048 attachments
S2048 Serial Number Location
S2048 Serial Numbers
1999
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M02048S010001Reference
2000
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M02048S020001Reference
2001
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M02048S035001Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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.