The Cub Cadet Recon 48 is a lawn tractor with a rated output of 23 hp, categorising it among higher-powered machines in its class. It was manufactured between 2008 and 2009. The Recon 48 features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, which transmits power to the wheels via a hydrostatic transmission with two-wheel drive. Its listed weight is 451 kg, and it is intended for tasks covering approximately 200 acres.
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Rated power
23 hp
Weight
451 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
41 rows
Recorded power
23 hp
Recorded weight
451 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
2008-2009
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Zero-turn mowerReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Engine
23HP Kohler 673cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank37.9 LReference
Kohler CV23Reference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Displacement41.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke80 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)17.2 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionKanzaki DUP-10Reference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase113 cmReference
Weight451 kgReference
Front tire13x5-6Reference
Rear tire23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x9.5-12Reference
Length187 cmReference
Width149 cmReference
Height102 cmReference
Front tread101 cmReference
Rear tread118 cmReference
Cub Cadet Recon 48 attachments
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery volts12Reference
48" Mower deck
Typemid-mount Cub CadetReference
Type3-bladeReference
Cutting width121 cmReference
Cut height2 to 12 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.