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Cub Cadet GT 2042 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 44
Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2042 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 44
The Cub Cadet GT 2042 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 44 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 Z-Force 44 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 12.5 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 Z-Force 44 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-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
41.1 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
81 x 66 mmReference
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Power (gross)
15.3 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.4 LReference
1.8 LReference
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
114 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.5Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5Reference
18x8.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5Reference
18x8.5x8Reference
Length
193 cmReference
175 cmReference
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
15Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
10Reference
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Cub Cadet Z-Force 44 attachments
44" 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.