Cub Cadet 3648 Horsepower (17 hp) + PTO HP

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
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

This model

17 hp

Average

23 hp

Low

12 hp

High

40 hp

PTO horsepower benchmark

This model

17 hp

Average

18 hp

Low

8 hp

High

35 hp

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.
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.