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Cub Cadet RZT L42 vs Cub Cadet RZT S42
Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT L42 vs Cub Cadet RZT S42
The Cub Cadet RZT L42 and the Cub Cadet RZT S42 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 RZT L42 is the lighter machine (217 kg vs 247 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet RZT L42 is the newer design (2013 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
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
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
10.6 LReference
10.6 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
—
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZT-2200Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
110 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
217 kgReference
247 kgReference
Front tire
11x4-5Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4-5Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Height
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Cub Cadet RZT L42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet RZT S42 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.