Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1863 vs Cub Cadet i1042

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1863

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1863 specs
Cub Cadet i1042 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet i1042

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
32.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full i1042 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
186318 hp
i104218 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1863 is in the 50th percentile; i1042 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1863 higher · +5.5 ci (+17%)
186338.1 ci
i104232.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1863 is in the 42nd percentile; i1042 is in the 31st · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1863 higher · +1 (+100%)
18632
i10421
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1863 is in the 50th percentile; i1042 is in the 17th · 376 models

1863 (A)i1042 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model1863i1042—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandSV540—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders21▲ 1863+1 · +100%
Displacement38.1ci32.6ci▲ 1863+5.5 ci · +17%
Bore3in3.5in▲ i1042+0.5 in · +17%
Stroke2.6in3.4in▲ i1042+0.8 in · +31%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
Length71.7inNot recorded—
Width37.4inNot recorded—
Height43.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight871lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
Steering TypeManualDifferential—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualDifferential—
Brake TypeDual discDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
Fuel Capacity5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1863Cub Cadet i1042Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
A · 1863B · i1042Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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