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Cub Cadet 1863 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1863 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet 1863 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 1863 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 1993). 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-Twin OHVReference
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
1863
manual steeringReference
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1864
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
38.1 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 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
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
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Oil capacity
6.6 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
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
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Weight
393 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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 axle
Cast-ironReference
Cast-ironReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1863 attachments
1863 Serial Numbers
1993
836001Reference
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1994
851001Reference
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1995
864501Reference
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1996
880001Reference
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1997
889001Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the 1863 frame, above the foot rest.Reference
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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.