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Cub Cadet i1042 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
Verdict: Cub Cadet i1042 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
The Cub Cadet i1042 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 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 i1042 is the newer design (2009 vs 2003). 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
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Bore/Stroke
89 x 86 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x5x6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x5x6Reference
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Cub Cadet i1042 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 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.