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Cub Cadet LT 2042 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet LT 2042 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet LT 2042 and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 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 XT2 LX42 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the newer design (2015 vs 2005). 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 horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3350Reference
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Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
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Torque
43.7 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2200Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.4 LReference
1.7 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Drive System Fluid PlusReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
305 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x9-8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9-8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
99 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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4-bolt flange rear axle
25 mmReference
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Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
69 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet LT 2042 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
5 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
12Reference
Variants
XT2 LX42
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Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX42 KH
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Kohler engineReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 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.