Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH and the Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH 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 312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH 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.
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.