Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1861
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1861 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 36.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1861
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied186118 hp
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1861 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1861 higher · +5.4 ci (+15%)186142.2 ci
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1861 is in the 54th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied18612
XT2 LX42 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1861 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ 1861 higher · +4 in (+6%)186171.7 in
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
1861 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st · 316 models
1861 (A)XT2 LX42 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1861 | XT2 LX42 KW | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kawasaki | — |
| Model | Magnum M18 | FR600V | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 36.8ci | ▲ 1861+5.4 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 2.9in | ▲ 1861+0.2 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Belt-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 67.7in | ▲ 1861+4 in · +6% |
| Width | 37.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 43.7in | 42.1in | ▲ 1861+1.6 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 836lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with manual clutch | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1861 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
Height
median 42.9 inA · 60th percentile (43.7 in)B · 40th percentile (42.1 in)
A · 1861B · XT2 LX42 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor