Compare/Cub Cadet C-175G vs Cub Cadet LT 2042

Cub Cadet C-175G vs Cub Cadet LT 2042

Verdict: Cub Cadet C-175G vs Cub Cadet LT 2042

The Cub Cadet C-175G 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 LT 2042 is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). 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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Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference

Steering

manualReference

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Variants

C-175G

CVTReference

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C-175H

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Power (gross)

13.0 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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8.5 LReference

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

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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

TransmaticReference

Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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Drive System Fluid PlusReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Cub Cadet C-175G attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery CCA

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275Reference

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

Cut height

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5 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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6Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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119 cmReference

Weight

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305 kgReference

Front tire

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15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

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20x9-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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20x9-8Reference

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 LT 2042 attachments

Attachment overview

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.