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Cub Cadet RZT 22 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH
Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT 22 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH
The Cub Cadet RZT 22 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 newer design (2015 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
22 hp
22 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
—
1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
—
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Front PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4x5Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5x8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4x5Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5x8Reference
20x8Reference
Wheelbase
—
119 cmReference
Weight
—
204 kgReference
Length
—
172 cmReference
Height
—
107 cmReference
Front axle
—
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet RZT 22 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
—
15Reference
Battery CCA
—
300Reference
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Variants
XT2 LX42
—
Kawasaki engineReference
XT2 LX42 KH
—
Kohler engineReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Overall width
—
127 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
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.