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Cub Cadet GT 2042 vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2042 vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
The Cub Cadet GT 2042 and the Cub Cadet GT 2186 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet GT 2042 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 20 hp. Cub Cadet GT 2042 holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GT 2042 is the newer design (2014 vs 2004). In short: choose the Cub Cadet GT 2042 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet GT 2186 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
21 hp
20 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-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
41.1 ciReference
38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
81 x 66 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
15.3 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.4 LReference
5.7 LReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1200-3600Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
128 cmReference
119 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.5Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
193 cmReference
182 cmReference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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Rear axle
25 mmReference
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Width
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124 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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106 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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80 cmReference
Rear tread
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76 cmReference
Cub Cadet GT 2042 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
10Reference
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Cub Cadet GT 2186 attachments
GT 2186 Serial Number Location
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.