Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1170 vs Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW

Cub Cadet 1170 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1170

Lawn and Garden

power
17.5 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1170 specs
Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX1042 KW specs
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Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX1042 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
117017.5 hp
LTX1042 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1170 is in the 44th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Cylinders

▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +1 (+100%)
11701
LTX1042 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1170 is in the 17th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 1170 higher · +584 lb (+118%)
11701,080 lb
LTX1042 KW496 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1170 is in the 65th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 13th · 314 models

1170 (A)LTX1042 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1170Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model1170LTX1042 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1170Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKawasaki—
ModelNot recordedFR600V—
Power Output17.5hp18hp▲ LTX1042 KW+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders12▲ LTX1042 KW+1 · +100%
DisplacementNot recorded36.8ci—
BoreNot recorded2.9in—
StrokeNot recorded2.8in—

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1170Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
TypeBelt-driven CVTBelt-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1170Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
LengthNot recorded68.9in—
Operating Weight1,080lb496lb▲ 1170+584 lb · +118%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1170Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1170Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Manual Lever Clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1170Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1170Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1170Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen Operator StationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 44th percentile (17.5 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 65th percentile (1,080 lb)B · 13th percentile (496 lb)
A · 1170B · LTX1042 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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