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Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW 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 LTX 1042 KW holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the newer design (2015 vs 2012). 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-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
36.8 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 72 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.8 LReference
1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff TorqReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
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Weight
225 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1042 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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
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.