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Cub Cadet 1800 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1800 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet 1800 and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. 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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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Displacement
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36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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73 x 72 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Cub Cadet 1800 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
automaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
754-0349 (deck)Reference
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Variants
XT2 LX42
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Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX42 KH
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Kohler engineReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8Reference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
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.