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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet Lx450
Utility
- power
- 45 hp
- displacement
- 134 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Cub Cadet Lx450 vs Cub Cadet Lx490
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet Lx490
Utility
- power
- 48.5 hp
- displacement
- 119 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Cub CadetCub Cadet Lx450
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet Lx490
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Lx490 higher · +3.5 hp (+8%)Lx45045 hp
Lx49048.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Lx450 is in the 39th percentile; Lx490 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Lx450 higher · +15 ci (+13%)Lx450134 ci
Lx490119 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Lx450 is in the 31st percentile; Lx490 is in the 28th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedLx4504
Lx4904
Median Utility Tractor4
Lx450 is in the 50th percentile; Lx490 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedLx45012
Lx49012
Median Utility Tractor12
Lx450 is in the 50th percentile; Lx490 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Lx450 (A)Lx490 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | Lx450 | Lx490 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Yanmar | Same |
| Power Output | 45hp | 48.5hp | ▲ Lx490+3.5 hp · +8% |
| Rated RPM | 2,700RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ Lx450+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 134ci | 119ci | ▲ Lx450+15 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.3in | ▲ Lx450+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed power shuttle | Power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 124in | 124in | Same |
| Width | 69.5in | 69.5in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 3,585lb | 3,618lb | ▲ Lx490+33 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic power | Hydraulic power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 14.9-24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Type 1 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic power | Hydraulic power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx450 | Cub Cadet Lx490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.3gal | 1.3gal | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 39th percentile (45 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 31st percentile (134 ci)B · 28th percentile (119 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 31st percentile (3,585 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,618 lb)
A · Lx450B · Lx490Median Utility Tractor