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Cub Cadet LT 2180 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW
Verdict: Cub Cadet LT 2180 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW
The Cub Cadet LT 2180 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 holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW is the newer design (2012 vs 2004). 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
12.5 LReference
Displacement
34.7 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
1.8 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff TorqReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
120 cmReference
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
175 cmReference
Width
129 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Weight
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225 kgReference
Cub Cadet LT 2180 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1042 attachments
Attachment overview
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.