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Cub Cadet 1861 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1861 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet 1861 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. Cub Cadet 1861 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the newer design (2015 vs 1991). 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
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
1861
manual steeringReference
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1862
power steeringReference
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XT2 LX42
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Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX42 KH
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Kohler engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.7 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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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
118 cmReference
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Weight
379 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
111 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet 1861 attachments
1861 Serial Number Location
1861 Serial Numbers
1991
811672Reference
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1992
821101Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
440Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.