Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 3205 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1045

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 3205

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
37.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 3205 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LTX 1045

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1045 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
320520 hp
LTX 104520 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3205 is in the 60th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 3205 higher · +1.3 ci (+4%)
320537.7 ci
LTX 104536.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3205 is in the 40th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 35th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 3205 higher · +1 (+100%)
32052
LTX 10451
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3205 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 3205 higher · +212 lb (+42%)
3205719 lb
LTX 1045507 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3205 is in the 48th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 18th · 314 models

3205 (A)LTX 1045 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model3205LTX 1045—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiKohler—
ModelFD620DCourage SV600—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders21▲ 3205+1 · +100%
Displacement37.7ci36.4ci▲ 3205+1.3 ci · +4%
Bore3in3.7in▲ LTX 1045+0.7 in · +23%
Stroke2.7in3.4in▲ LTX 1045+0.7 in · +26%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Length72in68.9in▲ 3205+3.1 in · +4%
Width41.7inNot recorded—
Height43.3inNot recorded—
Operating Weight719lb507lb▲ 3205+212 lb · +42%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual lever clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeExternal DiskNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Fuel Capacity4.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 3205Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 40th percentile (37.7 ci)B · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 48th percentile (719 lb)B · 18th percentile (507 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 61st percentile (72 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · 3205B · LTX 1045Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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