The Cub Cadet Recon 48 tractor engine horsepower found is 23 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 23 hp.
Engine HP23 hp
PTO HP23 hp
Power / weight22.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet Recon 48 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
23 hp
PTO horsepower
23 hp
Engine displacement
41.1 cu in (0.67 L)
Engine
Kohler 673cc
Operating weight
1,035 lb (469 kg)
Power-to-weight
22.2 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
23 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
1,035 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
22.2 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 Recon 48 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet Recon 48 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 Recon 48 is 23 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet Recon 48 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet Recon 48 include Kohler 673cc and 41.1 cu in (0.67 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet Recon 48 is 1,035 lb (469 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet Recon 48 is 22.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The Cub Cadet Recon 48 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.
