Compare/Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH

Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH

The Cub Cadet 3204 and the Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH is the lighter machine (225 kg vs 360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 3204 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH is the newer design (2009 vs 2002). 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

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Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

12.5 LReference

Displacement

38.1 ciReference

36.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

94 x 86 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3350Reference

3600Reference

Idle RPM

1400-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

1.8 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-pneumatic idlerReference

manual leverReference

Front PTO Type

shaft (SAE BB)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

120 cmReference

Weight

360 kgReference

225 kgReference

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

187 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

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Height

110 cmReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 3204 attachments

3204 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

435Reference

190Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet LTX 1042 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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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.