Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1872 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1872

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1872 specs
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 LX42 KW specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1872
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
187218 hp
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1872 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1872 higher · +5.4 ci (+15%)
187242.2 ci
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1872 is in the 54th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
18722
XT2 LX42 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1872 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ 1872 higher · +10.6 in (+16%)
187278.3 in
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1872 is in the 72nd percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st · 316 models

1872 (A)XT2 LX42 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model1872XT2 LX42 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelMagnumFR600V—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement42.2ci36.8ci▲ 1872+5.4 ci · +15%
Bore3.1in2.9in▲ 1872+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke2.8in2.8inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Length78.3in67.7in▲ 1872+10.6 in · +16%
Width51.6inNot recorded—
Height4.7in42.1in▲ XT2 LX42 KW+37.4 in · +796%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeDual discDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Fuel Capacity4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1872Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

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 · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 1st percentile (4.7 in)B · 40th percentile (42.1 in)
A · 1872B · XT2 LX42 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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