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Cub Cadet 365L vs Cub Cadet LT 2042
Verdict: Cub Cadet 365L vs Cub Cadet LT 2042
The Cub Cadet 365L and the Cub Cadet LT 2042 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 365L holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LT 2042 is the newer design (2005 vs 2001). 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
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
8.5 LReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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77 x 67 mmReference
Rated RPM
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3350Reference
Idle RPM
—
1400-3600Reference
Torque
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43.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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5.4 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Oil type
—
Drive System Fluid PlusReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
—
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
22x11Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x11Reference
20x9-8Reference
Wheelbase
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119 cmReference
Weight
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305 kgReference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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99 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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106 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
4-bolt flange rear axle
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25 mmReference
Front tread
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76 cmReference
Rear tread
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69 cmReference
Cub Cadet 365L attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cub Cadet LT 2042 attachments
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cut height
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5 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
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.