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Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 vs Cub Cadet Z42
Verdict: Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 vs Cub Cadet Z42
The Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 and the Cub Cadet Z42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 is the newer design (2003 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
15 hp
15 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-shaftReference
Original price
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$3,800 (1998 )Reference
Engine
Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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20.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDRReference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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380Reference
44" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Weight
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320 kgReference
Front tire
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9x3.5Reference
Rear tire
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20x7-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4 (late)Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x7-8Reference
Cub Cadet Z42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 11 cmReference
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.