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Cub Cadet 2176 vs Cub Cadet RZT 42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2176 vs Cub Cadet RZT 42
The Cub Cadet 2176 and the Cub Cadet RZT 42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Cub Cadet RZT 42 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT 42 is the newer design (2005 vs 2000). 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
17 hp
17 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
Steering
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differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
759-3336Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Bore/Stroke
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91 x 78 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear EZTReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
358 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
20x9-8Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9-8Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
129 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Shipping weight
358 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
69 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 2176 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
275Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
954-3073 (deck)Reference
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Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet RZT 42 attachments
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.