Cub Cadet RZT 22 Horsepower (22 hp) + PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Cub Cadet RZT 22 mower engine horsepower found is 22 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 22 hp.

Engine HP22 hp
PTO HP22 hp
Power / weight45.8 hp per 1,000 lb

Cub Cadet RZT 22 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 22 hp
PTO horsepower 22 hp
Engine displacement 40 cu in (0.66 L)
Engine model Briggs & Stratton 656cc
Operating weight 480 lb (218 kg)
Power-to-weight 45.8 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class mid-power mower / garden tractor

Horsepower Benchmarks

Engine horsepower benchmark

This model

22 hp

Average

23 hp

Low

12 hp

High

40 hp

PTO horsepower benchmark

This model

22 hp

Average

18 hp

Low

8 hp

High

35 hp

Operating weight benchmark

This model

480 lb

Average

1,200 lb

Low

500 lb

High

2,600 lb

Power-to-weight benchmark

This model

45.8 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 RZT 22 Horsepower FAQ

Engine horsepower The Cub Cadet RZT 22 mower engine horsepower found is 22 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 RZT 22 is 22 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class The Cub Cadet RZT 22 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Engine specs found Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet RZT 22 include Briggs & Stratton 656cc and 40 cu in (0.66 L) displacement.
Operating weight The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet RZT 22 is 480 lb (218 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 RZT 22 is 45.8 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note When comparing the Cub Cadet RZT 22, use 22 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements.
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.