Cub Cadet Recon 48 vs Simplicity Citation 23/52
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet Recon 48 and the Simplicity Citation 23/52 deliver the same power: 23 HP.
- The Cub Cadet Recon 48 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2006 for the Simplicity Citation 23/52.
- The Simplicity Citation 23/52 is heavier: 453 kg versus 451 kg for the Cub Cadet Recon 48.
- The Simplicity Citation 23/52 has the wider mower deck: 52" versus 48".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Recon 48 | Simplicity Citation 23/52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 23 HP |
| Production years | 2008–2009 | 2006–2009 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 451 kg | 453 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 187 cm | 201 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 52" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 or the Simplicity Citation 23/52?
The Cub Cadet Recon 48 and the Simplicity Citation 23/52 deliver the same power: 23 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 or the Simplicity Citation 23/52?
The Cub Cadet Recon 48 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2006 for the Simplicity Citation 23/52.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 or the Simplicity Citation 23/52?
The Simplicity Citation 23/52 is heavier: 453 kg versus 451 kg for the Cub Cadet Recon 48.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 or the Simplicity Citation 23/52?
The Simplicity Citation 23/52 has the wider mower deck: 52" versus 48".