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Cub Cadet LTX 1040 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 42
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1040 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 42
The Cub Cadet LTX 1040 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 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LTX 1040 is the newer design (2009 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
19 hp
19 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-shaftReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
18.9 LReference
Power (gross)
14.2 kWReference
13.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.6 LReference
1.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-GearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
212 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
175 cmReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1040 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
190Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
automatic CVTReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
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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.