Toro LX500 vs Cub Cadet LT1046

Specification	Toro LX500Garden and Lawn Tractors	Cub Cadet LT1046Garden and Lawn Tractors
Tractor Main Category	Garden and Lawn Care Tractors	Garden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor Type	Lawn Tractor	Lawn Tractor
Horsepower	17.2 kW (23.1 HP)	17.2 kW (23.1 HP)
Weight	238.0 kg (524.7 lbs)	227.0 kg (500.4 lbs)
Transmission Type	Mechanical CVT	Hydrostatic
Length	172.7 cm (68.0 in.)	173.0 cm (68.1 in.)
Years Made	2006-2007	2005-2008
Engine Model	Kohler Courage SV720	Kohler Command CV23
Engine Type	4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin	4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Cylinders	2	2
Displacement	725 cc (44.2 cu in.)	624 cc (38.1 cu in.)
Bore	8.31 cm (3.27 in.)	7.70 cm (3.03 in.)
Stroke	6.71 cm (2.64 in.)	6.71 cm (2.64 in.)
Front PTO Type	Independent with electric clutch	Independent with electric clutch
Torque Power	2000 RPM	—
Torque Speed	60.9 N·m (44.9 lb-ft)	45.0 N·m (33.2 lb-ft)
Rated RPM	3600 RPM	—
Compression Ratio	9.0:1	8.5:1
Battery	12 V, CCA 235A	12 V CCA: 235A
Starter	Electric	Electric
Height	109.0 cm (42.9 in.)	109.0 cm (42.9 in.)
Width	137.0 cm (53.9 in.)	—
Wheelbase	116.8 cm (46.0 in.)	117.0 cm (46.1 in.)
Ground Clearance	11.4 cm (4.5 in.)	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 l (3.0 gal)	13.2 l (3.5 gal)
Oil Capacity	1.7 l (0.4 gal)	2.0 l (0.5 gal)
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse	Infinite forward and reverse
Chassis	4×2 2WD	4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed	3.7 km/h (Forward: 5.1 MPH (8.2 km/h) Reverse: 2.3 MPH)	3.7 km/h (Forward: 5.2 MPH (8.4 km/h) Reverse: 2.3 MPH)
Brakes	Dry disc	Dry disc
Cabin Type	Open operator station	Open operator station
Steering Type	Manual	Manual
Front Tires	Lawn/turf: 15x6x6	Lawn/turf: 15x6x6
Rear Tires	Lawn/turf: 20x10x8	Lawn/turf: 20x10x8
Spark Plug	—	Champion RC12YC
Transmission Oil Capacity	—	2.2 l (0.6 gal)
Engine Oil Type	—	10 W-30
Transmission Model	—	Hydro-Gear 0510

Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.