Quick answer:
The Cub Cadet 3648 tractor engine horsepower found is 17 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 17 hp.
Engine HP17 hp
PTO HP17 hp
Cub Cadet 3648 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 17 hp |
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| PTO horsepower | 17 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 44.3 cu in (0.73 L) |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine | Kawasaki 2-cylinder |
| Horsepower class | low-power mower / garden tractor |
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
PTO horsepower benchmark
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 3648 Horsepower FAQ
| Engine horsepower | The Cub Cadet 3648 tractor engine horsepower found is 17 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO. |
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| PTO horsepower | The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet 3648 is 17 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower. |
| Horsepower class | The Cub Cadet 3648 is listed as low-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found. |
| Rated engine RPM | The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet 3648 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating. |
| Engine specs found | Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 3648 include Kawasaki 2-cylinder, 44.3 cu in (0.73 L) displacement, and 2 cylinders. |
| Horsepower planning note | The Cub Cadet 3648 PTO figure matches the engine horsepower in the data found, so treat the PTO number as a guide until confirmed against the operator manual. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.

