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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
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Lawn and Garden

Lawn and Garden
How they compare
1863 is in the 50th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 50th · 380 models
1863 is in the 42nd percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 35th · 366 models
1863 is in the 50th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 17th · 376 models
1863 is in the 58th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 5th · 314 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1863 | XT1 LT42 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | Command | SV541 | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ 1863+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 38.1ci | 36.4ci | ▲ 1863+1.7 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3in | 3.7in | ▲ XT1 LT42+0.7 in · +23% |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 3.4in | ▲ XT1 LT42+0.8 in · +31% |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Belt-driven Hydrostatic | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 67.7in | ▲ 1863+4 in · +6% |
| Width | 37.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 43.7in | 42.1in | ▲ 1863+1.6 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 871lb | 408lb | ▲ 1863+463 lb · +113% |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with manual clutch | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dual disc | Disc | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1863 | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
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