Head to head · Utility

Branson 1905 vs Cub Cadet LT1042

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BransonModel A

Branson 1905

Utility

power
19 hp
displacement
60.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1905 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LT1042

Lawn and Garden

power
19 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LT1042 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
190519 hp
LT104219 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1905 is in the 7th percentile; LT1042 is in the 7th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1905 higher · +24.2 ci (+66%)
190560.6 ci
LT104236.4 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1905 is in the 6th percentile; LT1042 is in the 1st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1905 higher · +2 (+200%)
19053
LT10421
Median Utility Tractor4

1905 is in the 23rd percentile; LT1042 is in the 1st · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1905 higher · +935 lb (+188%)
19051,433 lb
LT1042498 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

1905 is in the 5th percentile; LT1042 is in the 1st · 5,107 models

1905 (A)LT1042 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
ManufacturerBransonCub Cadet—
Model1905LT1042—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
ManufacturerYanmarKohler—
Model3TNV74FCourage SV590—
Power Output19hp19hpSame
Rated RPM3,000RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders31▲ 1905+2 · +200%
Displacement60.6ci36.4ci▲ 1905+24.2 ci · +66%
Bore2.9in3.7in▲ LT1042+0.8 in · +28%
Stroke3in3.4in▲ LT1042+0.4 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
Length94.2in68.1in▲ 1905+26.1 in · +38%
Width44.5in45in▲ LT1042+0.5 in · +1%
Height86.6in42.9in▲ 1905+43.7 in · +102%
Operating Weight1,433lb498lb▲ 1905+935 lb · +188%

Hydraulics

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Tires

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded15x6—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20x10—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDry disc—

Electrical

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
Coolant0.9galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecBranson 1905Cub Cadet LT1042Difference
TypeOpen (ROPS)Open—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 7th percentile (19 hp)B · 7th percentile (19 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 6th percentile (60.6 ci)B · 1st percentile (36.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 1st percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 5th percentile (1,433 lb)B · 1st percentile (498 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 6th percentile (94.2 in)B · 1st percentile (68.1 in)
A · 1905B · LT1042Median Utility Tractor
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