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Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 vs RedMax YT1846 96043023500
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 vs RedMax YT1846 96043023500
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 and the RedMax YT1846 96043023500 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 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. RedMax YT1846 96043023500 is the newer design (2018 vs 2015). 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
RedMax
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
RedMax (a part of Husqvarna)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
9.5 LReference
Displacement
36.8 ciReference
36.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 72 mmReference
73 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.9 LReference
Sparkplug
—
NGK BPR4ESReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K46BTReference
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
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cast-ironReference
Length
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176 cmReference
Height
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105 cmReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
12Reference
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RedMax YT1846 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.