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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet Lx490
Utility
- power
- 48.5 hp
- displacement
- 119 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Cub Cadet Lx490 vs John Deere 4049R
John DeereModel B
John Deere 4049R
Utility
- power
- 49 hp
- displacement
- 122 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Cub CadetCub Cadet Lx490
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 4049R
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 4049R higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)Lx49048.5 hp
4049R49 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Lx490 is in the 43rd percentile; 4049R is in the 44th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4049R higher · +3 ci (+3%)Lx490119 ci
4049R122 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Lx490 is in the 28th percentile; 4049R is in the 29th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedLx4904
4049R4
Median Utility Tractor4
Lx490 is in the 50th percentile; 4049R is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedLx49012
4049R12
Median Utility Tractor12
Lx490 is in the 50th percentile; 4049R is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Lx490 (A)4049R (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | John Deere | — |
| Model | Lx490 | 4049R | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | Yanmar | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | 4TNV84T | — |
| Power Output | 48.5hp | 49hp | ▲ 4049R+0.5 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 119ci | 122ci | ▲ 4049R+3 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 124in | 131in | ▲ 4049R+7 in · +6% |
| Width | 69.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 100in | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,618lb | 3,770lb | ▲ 4049R+152 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic power | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 14.9-24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Type 1 | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic power | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 4049R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.3gal | 1.4gal | ▲ 4049R+0.1 gal · +8% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 43rd percentile (48.5 hp)B · 44th percentile (49 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 28th percentile (119 ci)B · 29th percentile (122 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 (3,618 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,770 lb)
A · Lx490B · 4049RMedian Utility Tractor