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Cub Cadet C-175H vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet C-175H vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet C-175H 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 is the newer design (2015 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
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
manualReference
manualReference
Variants
C-175G
CVTReference
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C-175H
hydrostaticReference
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XT2 LX42
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Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX42 KH
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Kohler engineReference
Engine
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
—
11.4 LReference
Displacement
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36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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73 x 72 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
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
Cub Cadet C-175H 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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300Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8Reference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 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.