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Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 vs Cub Cadet ZTT 42
Verdict: Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 vs Cub Cadet ZTT 42
The Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 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 ZTT 42 is the newer design (2010 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$2,500 (2010 )Reference
Steering
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differentialReference
Engine
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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10.6 LReference
Displacement
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32.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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89 x 86 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force 18 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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190Reference
44" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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120 cmReference
Weight
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242 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8Reference
Length
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175 cmReference
Cub Cadet ZTT 42 attachments
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 9 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
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.