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Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 18
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the newer design (2015 vs 2003). 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
18 hp
18 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
Image courtesy of Joe RobichaudReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
XT2 LX42
Kawasaki engineReference
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XT2 LX42 KH
Kohler engineReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
36.8 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
73 x 72 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6Reference
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Rear tire
20x8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
300Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
12Reference
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Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 attachments
44" 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.