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Cub Cadet CLT-542 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW
Verdict: Cub Cadet CLT-542 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW
The Cub Cadet CLT-542 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. 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-542 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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
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.