Compare/Cub Cadet 1170 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW

Cub Cadet 1170 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1170 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW

The Cub Cadet 1170 and the Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet 1170 is the lighter machine (222 kg vs 225 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW is the newer design (2012 vs 2000). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

Image courtesy of White's Farm SupplyReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Original price

$1,400 (2001 )Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

12.5 LReference

Power (gross)

13.0 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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36.8 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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73 x 72 mmReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Oil capacity

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1.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Tuff TorqReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Weight

222 kgReference

225 kgReference

Front tire

15x6Reference

Rear tire

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8Reference

Wheelbase

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120 cmReference

Length

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175 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1170 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery CCA

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230Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Cub Cadet LTX 1042 attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.