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Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD vs Cub Cadet LT1045
Verdict: Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD vs Cub Cadet LT1045
The Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD and the Cub Cadet LT1045 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 19 hp. Cub Cadet LT1045 is the lighter machine (231 kg vs 309 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD is the newer design (2008 vs 2005). 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
19 hp
19 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-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Power (gross)
14.2 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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36.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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94 x 86 mmReference
Compression
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8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
—
1200-3600Reference
Torque
—
48.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion QC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.5 LReference
Oil change
—
100 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Hydro-Gear 0510Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
309 kgReference
231 kgReference
Front tire
20x8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
15x6Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
228 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
124 cmReference
Height
119 cmReference
109 cmReference
Wheelbase
—
116 cmReference
Ground clearance
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11 cmReference
Cub Cadet FMZ 42 SD attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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190Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 11 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet LT1045 attachments
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
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.