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Cub Cadet CLT-542 vs Shibaura GT181
Verdict: Cub Cadet CLT-542 vs Shibaura GT181
The Cub Cadet CLT-542 and the Shibaura GT181 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
Shibaura
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
ShibauraReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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15.9 LReference
Displacement
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42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 70 mmReference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
mechanicalReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Cub Cadet CLT-542 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
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126 cmReference
Weight
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356 kgReference
Front tire
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16X6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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23X10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16X6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23X10.50-12Reference
Length
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191 cmReference
Width
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99 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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120 cmReference
Ground clearance
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16 cmReference
Front tread
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76 cmReference
Rear tread
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66/71 cmReference
Shibaura GT181 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.