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Cub Cadet LT1040 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet LT1040 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet LT1040 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 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 vertical-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
32.6 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 86 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.5 LReference
1.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
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Weight
212 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet LT1040 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
190Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 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
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.