Cub Cadet Lx490 vs John Deere 50R
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 50R is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Lx490: 49 HP versus 48 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
- The Cub Cadet Lx490 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 2005 for the John Deere 50R.
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Lx490 | John Deere 50R | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 48 HP | 49 HP |
| Production years | 2011 | 2005–2015 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2.1 L |
| Weight | 1 641 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Shuttle | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 251 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 189 cm | — |
| Length | 314 cm | — |