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Cub Cadet i1042 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW
Verdict: Cub Cadet i1042 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW
The Cub Cadet i1042 and the Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW is the newer design (2012 vs 2009). 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
18 hp
18 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 vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differentialReference
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Engine
Displacement
32.6 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 86 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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12.5 LReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Tuff TorqReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x5x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x5x6Reference
15x6Reference
Wheelbase
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120 cmReference
Weight
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225 kgReference
Rear tire
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20x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8Reference
Length
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175 cmReference
Cub Cadet i1042 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1042 attachments
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.