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Cub Cadet 1872 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1872 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
The Cub Cadet 1872 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 1872 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is the newer design (2015 vs 1987). 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
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
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
Sparkplug
Chamption RBL-15YReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
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Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
1.2 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
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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
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
131 cmReference
119 cmReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
199 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
110 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
120 cmReference
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Ground clearance
19 cmReference
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Front tread
83 cmReference
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Rear tread
80 cmReference
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Weight
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185 kgReference
Height
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107 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet 1872 attachments
1872 Serial Number Location
1872 Serial Numbers
1988
767352Reference
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1989
779097Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.