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Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH

Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH

The Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH is the lighter machine (204 kg vs 248 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH is the newer design (2015 vs 2011). 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 LTX 1050 KW Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Image courtesy of White's Farm SupplyReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
manualReference
Variants
1050-KH
Kohler engineReference
1050-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
1050-VT
Briggs & Stratton engineReference
XT2 LX42
Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX42 KH
Kohler engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
248 kgReference
204 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10Reference
20x8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1050 attachments
LTX 1050 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal under the seat on the LTX 1050 KW.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
190Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
12Reference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Overall width
127 cmReference

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.

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