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Scotts L2048 vs Scotts S2046
Verdict: Scotts L2048 vs Scotts S2046
The Scotts L2048 and the Scotts S2046 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Scotts S2046 is the lighter machine (184 kg vs 241 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Scotts L2048 holds more fuel (7.9 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Scotts L2048 is the newer design (2002 vs 1999). 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
Scotts
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Scotts
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
ScottsReference
ScottsReference
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Douglas WardenskiReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
40 ciReference
40.0 ciReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
foamReference
foamReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46 HDReference
Tuff Torq K-51Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Weight
241 kgReference
184 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.50-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
20x10.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
20x10.0-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
98 cmReference
Scotts L2048 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
Regulated circuitReference
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Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI Group U1Reference
BCI Group U1Reference
Battery CCA
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190Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Scotts S2046 attachments
S2046 Serial Number Location
S2046 Serial Numbers
1999
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010001Reference
2000
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035001Reference
2001
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120001Reference
46" 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.