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Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 vs Cub Cadet ZTT 42
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 vs Cub Cadet ZTT 42
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 and the Cub Cadet ZTT 42 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 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is the newer design (2015 vs 2010). 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-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
differentialReference
Original price
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$2,500 (2010 )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
10.6 LReference
Displacement
36.8 ciReference
32.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 72 mmReference
89 x 86 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.5 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Wheelbase
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120 cmReference
Weight
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242 kgReference
Length
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175 cmReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 9 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
6Reference
Cub Cadet ZTT 42 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.