Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LT1046 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX50

Cub Cadet LT1046 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet LT1046

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LT1046 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 LX50

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
44.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 LX50 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1046
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
LT104623 hp
XT2 LX5023 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LT1046 is in the 76th percentile; XT2 LX50 is in the 76th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT2 LX50 higher · +6.2 ci (+16%)
LT104638.1 ci
XT2 LX5044.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LT1046 is in the 42nd percentile; XT2 LX50 is in the 68th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LT10462
XT2 LX502
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LT1046 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX50 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ LT1046 higher · +2 lb (<1%)
LT1046500 lb
XT2 LX50498 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LT1046 is in the 16th percentile; XT2 LX50 is in the 14th · 314 models

LT1046 (A)XT2 LX50 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LT1046Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelLT1046XT2 LX50—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LT1046Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelCommand CV23FR691V—
Power Output23hp23hpSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci44.3ci▲ XT2 LX50+6.2 ci · +16%
Bore3in3.1in▲ XT2 LX50+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.6in3in▲ XT2 LX50+0.4 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LT1046Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LT1046Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
Length68.1in67.7in▲ LT1046+0.4 in · <1%
Width49inNot recorded—
Height42.9in42.1in▲ LT1046+0.8 in · +2%
Operating Weight500lb498lb▲ LT1046+2 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LT1046Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LT1046Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LT1046Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDry discDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LT1046Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LT1046Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 76th percentile (23 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 68th percentile (44.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 14th percentile (498 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 28th percentile (68.1 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · LT1046B · XT2 LX50Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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