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Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW
The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH and the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH is the lighter machine (225 kg vs 232 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW is the newer design (2011 vs 2009). 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
20 hp
20 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-twin OHVReference
Original price
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$2,099 (2011)Reference
Steering
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manual sector and pinionReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
12.5 LReference
Displacement
36.4 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 86 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.8 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq 918Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual leverReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
120 cmReference
Weight
225 kgReference
232 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
175 cmReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1042 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
190Reference
235Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
12Reference
Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW attachments
46" Mower deck
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.