The Cub Cadet LX46 EFI tractor engine horsepower found is 23 hp. PTO horsepower found is 20 hp.
Engine HP23 hp
PTO HP20 hp
Power / weight52.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet LX46 EFI Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
23 hp
PTO horsepower
20 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
41.4 cu in (0.68 L)
Engine
679cc
Operating weight
440 lb (200 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
87% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
52.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
23 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
20 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
440 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
52.3 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet LX46 EFI Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet LX46 EFI tractor engine horsepower found is 23 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 LX46 EFI is 20 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet LX46 EFI is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet LX46 EFI 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 LX46 EFI include 679cc and 41.4 cu in (0.68 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet LX46 EFI is 440 lb (200 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet LX46 EFI is 87% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet LX46 EFI is 52.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Cub Cadet LX46 EFI, use 23 hp as the engine comparison number and 20 hp as the implement-power number.
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.
