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Cub Cadet GT 2042 vs Cub Cadet RZT 22
Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2042 vs Cub Cadet RZT 22
The Cub Cadet GT 2042 and the Cub Cadet RZT 22 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet RZT 22 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 21 hp. Cub Cadet GT 2042 holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GT 2042 is the newer design (2014 vs 2004). In short: choose the Cub Cadet RZT 22 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet GT 2042 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
22 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-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
41.1 ciReference
40.03 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
81 x 66 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
15.3 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.4 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Hydro-GearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
128 cmReference
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Front tire
16x6.5Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Length
193 cmReference
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Front axle
19 mmReference
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Rear axle
25 mmReference
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Cub Cadet GT 2042 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
275Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
127 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
10Reference
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Cub Cadet RZT 22 attachments
50" 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.