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Cub Cadet RZT 17 vs Cub Cadet RZT 42
Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT 17 vs Cub Cadet RZT 42
The Cub Cadet RZT 17 and the Cub Cadet RZT 42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Cub Cadet RZT 42 is the newer design (2005 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
17 hp
17 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 shaftReference
Steering
differential powerReference
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
30.5 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
—
1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4x5Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
18x6.5x8Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4x5Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x6.5x8Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Cub Cadet RZT 17 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet RZT 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.