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Cub Cadet 2182 vs Cub Cadet GT 2042
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2182 vs Cub Cadet GT 2042
The Cub Cadet 2182 and the Cub Cadet GT 2042 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Cub Cadet 2182 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GT 2042 is the newer design (2014 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
21 hp
21 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
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
12.5 LReference
Displacement
36.61 ciReference
41.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
64 x 62 mmReference
81 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.9 LReference
5.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
SundstrandReference
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
131 cmReference
128 cmReference
Weight
516 kgReference
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Front tire
18x8.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
23x10.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
23x10.5Reference
Length
199 cmReference
193 cmReference
Width
110 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
120 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
19 mmReference
Rear axle
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25 mmReference
Cub Cadet 2182 attachments
2182 Serial Numbers
1990
800000Reference
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1991
811672Reference
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1992
821101Reference
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1993
836001Reference
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1994
851001Reference
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1995
864501Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
440Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet GT 2042 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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10Reference
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.