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Cub Cadet LT 2180 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet LT 2180 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet LT 2180 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 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the newer design (2015 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
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
11.4 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
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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
1.7 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 Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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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
129 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet LT 2180 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
Variants
XT2 LX42
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Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX42 KH
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Kohler engineReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
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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.