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Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 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 LX46 is the lighter machine (199 kg vs 204 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
manualReference
manualReference
Variants
XT2 LX42
Kawasaki engineReference
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XT2 LX42 KH
Kohler engineReference
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XT2 LX46
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Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
XT2 LX46 KH
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Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
XT2 LX46 FAB
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Kawasaki engine, fabricated deckReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
2.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
204 kgReference
199 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
107 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Overall width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
12Reference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 attachments
46" Mower deck
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.