Compare/Cub Cadet LT 1018 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 42

Cub Cadet LT 1018 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 42

Verdict: Cub Cadet LT 1018 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 42

The Cub Cadet LT 1018 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 19 hp. Cub Cadet Z-Force 42 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. 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

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Rated power

19 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

18.9 LReference

Displacement

30.59 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

90 x 78 mmReference

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Power (gross)

13.8 kWReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Idle RPM

1200-3600Reference

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Torque

35.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

1.8 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Transmission

Hydro-Gear 311-0510Reference

Hydro-GearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

114 cmReference

Weight

47 kgReference

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Front tire

15x6x6Reference

11x4x5Reference

Rear tire

20x9x8Reference

18x6.5x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6x6Reference

11x4x5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x9x8Reference

18x6.5x8Reference

Length

172 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

109 cmReference

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Ground clearance

11 cmReference

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Cub Cadet LT 1018 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

16Reference

15Reference

Battery CCA

190Reference

275Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

Cub Cadet Z-Force 42 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.