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Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 vs Cub Cadet Z48L
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 vs Cub Cadet Z48L
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 and the Cub Cadet Z48L 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 Z48L holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the newer design (2015 vs 1997). 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
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Original price
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$5,500 (1998 )Reference
Variants
XT2 LX42
Kawasaki engineReference
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XT2 LX42 KH
Kohler engineReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
20.8 LReference
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
5.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Hydro-Gear BDRReference
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
9x3.5Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
11x4 (late)Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Weight
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349 kgReference
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
380Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 11 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
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Cub Cadet Z48L attachments
48" 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.