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A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
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What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Cub Cadet ZTS1 46 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 46-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z246 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 46-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- ZTS1 46 uses a Kohler® engine; Z246 uses a Briggs & Stratton engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- ZTS1 46 lists at $4,999; Z246 lists at $3,399, a $1,600 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ZTS1 46 has a Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 transmission; Z246 has a Hydrostatic transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- ZTS1 46 has a 11-gauge steel deck; Z246 has a Steel deck.
- ZTS1 46 has a published top speed of 7 mph; Z246 has a published top speed of 6.5 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZTS1 46 has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine; Z246 has a 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) engine, a 1.3 ci difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZTS1 46 works out to 2.6 acres/hour; Z246 works out to 2.4 acres/hour, a 0.2 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for ZTS1 46.
- Warranty: not published for Z246.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z246.
- Drive System: not published for Z246.
- Discharge: not published for ZTS1 46.
- Start Type: not published for Z246.
- Cut height range: not published for Z246.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
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| Spec | ZTS1 46 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
Z246 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $4,999 | $3,399 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler® | Briggs & Stratton |
| Engine Model | 7000 Series | EXi |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Start Type | Ignition Key | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 46 in (1168 mm) | 46 in (1168 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Material | 11-gauge steel | Steel |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | — |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 15 | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 537 lbs (243.6 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | — | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Height | — | 40 in (1016 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | 15" high back |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
ZTS1 46: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.