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Cub Cadet CLT-180 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW
Verdict: Cub Cadet CLT-180 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW
The Cub Cadet CLT-180 and the Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW 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 LTX 1042 KW is the newer design (2012 vs 2004). 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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12.5 LReference
Displacement
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36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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73 x 72 mmReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff TorqReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Cub Cadet CLT-180 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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120 cmReference
Weight
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225 kgReference
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
Length
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175 cmReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1042 attachments
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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.