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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.

  • John Deere S140 Lawn Tractor — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
  • Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 — 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.
  1. S140 Lawn Tractor has a TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive transmission; XT1 LT46 has a Tuff Torq® TL-200 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
  2. S140 Lawn Tractor has a Steel, 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm deck; XT1 LT46 has a 12-gauge steel deck.
  3. S140 Lawn Tractor has Single belt drive; XT1 LT46 has Hydrostatic drive.
  4. S140 Lawn Tractor carries a 2-year warranty; XT1 LT46 carries a 3-year warranty, a 1 year difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
  5. S140 Lawn Tractor holds 2.4 gal (9.1 L) of fuel; XT1 LT46 holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel, a 0.6 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
2 more differences, what isn’t comparable

Other verified differences

  • S140 Lawn Tractor has a 48 in (1,219 mm) deck; XT1 LT46 has a 46 in (1,168 mm) deck, a 2 in difference.
  • S140 Lawn Tractor has a 44.2 ci (724 cc) engine; XT1 LT46 has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine, a 1.4 ci difference.

Not comparable

  • Weight: not published for XT1 LT46.
  • Bagger Capacity: not published for XT1 LT46.
  • Blades: not published for S140 Lawn Tractor.
  • Engine Make: not published for S140 Lawn Tractor.
  • Deck Construction: not published for S140 Lawn Tractor.
  • Start Type: not published for S140 Lawn Tractor.
  • Price: S140 Lawn Tractor is dealer quote only.

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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Side-by-side specifications: John Deere S140 Lawn Tractor vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46
Spec S140 Lawn Tractor
John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor)
XT1 LT46
Cub Cadet · Riding (Lawn Tractor)
List price dealer quote$2,599
Engine
Power Source gas gas
Displacement 44.2 ci (724 cc) 45.6 ci (747 cc)
Engine Power 22 hp 22 hp
Engine Make — Kohler®
Cylinders 2 2
Engine Model 44N677 (M44) 7000 Series
Start Type — Ignition Key
Deck
Cutting Width 48 in (1219 mm) 46 in (1168 mm)
Blades — 2
Min Cut Height 1 in (25 mm) 1 in (25 mm)
Max Cut Height 4 in (102 mm) 4 in (102 mm)
Deck Material Steel, 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm 12-gauge steel
Deck Construction — Stamped
Deck Gauge 12 12
Cut Positions — 12
Drive
Transmission TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive Tuff Torq® TL-200
Ground Speed 5.5 mph 5.5 mph
Reverse Speed 3.2 mph 3 mph
Drive System Single belt Hydrostatic
Dimensions
Weight 468 lbs (212.3 kg) —
Fuel Capacity 2.4 gal (9.1 L) 3 gal (11.4 L)
General
Warranty 2 yr 3 yr
Bagger Capacity 6.5 bu (229 L) —

S140 Lawn Tractor: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.

XT1 LT46: 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.

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