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Cub Cadet 2186 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2186 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet 2186 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 XT2 LX42 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the newer design (2015 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
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-cooledReference
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 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
1.7 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Bore/Stroke
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73 x 72 mmReference
Transmission
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
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
362 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
124 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet 2186 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Belt
954-3039 (deck)Reference
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Variants
XT2 LX42
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Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX42 KH
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Kohler engineReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
42" Mower deck
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.