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Cub Cadet 1860 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1860 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
The Cub Cadet 1860 and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 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 XT1 LT42 is the lighter machine (185 kg vs 306 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is the newer design (2015 vs 1990). 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 horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
36.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
94 x 86 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Oil capacity
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1.2 LReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Rear PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
306 kgReference
185 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-10Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
23x10-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-10Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10-12Reference
20x8Reference
Height
99 cmReference
107 cmReference
Length
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172 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet 1860 attachments
1860 Serial Number Location
1860 Serial Numbers
1990
800000Reference
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1991
811672Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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12Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Overall width
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127 cmReference
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.