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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet GT2542
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet GT2542 vs Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 36.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet GT2542
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX1042 KH
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedGT254220 hp
LTX1042 KH20 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
GT2542 is in the 60th percentile; LTX1042 KH is in the 60th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT2542 higher · +1.7 ci (+5%)GT254238.1 ci
LTX1042 KH36.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
GT2542 is in the 42nd percentile; LTX1042 KH is in the 35th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ GT2542 higher · +1 (+100%)GT25422
LTX1042 KH1
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
GT2542 is in the 50th percentile; LTX1042 KH is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT2542 higher · +243 lb (+49%)GT2542739 lb
LTX1042 KH496 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
GT2542 is in the 50th percentile; LTX1042 KH is in the 13th · 314 models
GT2542 (A)LTX1042 KH (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | GT2542 | LTX1042 KH | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | Command CH20S | SV600 | — |
| Power Output | 20hp | 20hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ GT2542+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 38.1ci | 36.4ci | ▲ GT2542+1.7 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3in | 3.7in | ▲ LTX1042 KH+0.7 in · +23% |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 3.4in | ▲ LTX1042 KH+0.8 in · +31% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 68.9in | ▲ GT2542+2.8 in · +4% |
| Width | 39in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 41.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 739lb | 496lb | ▲ GT2542+243 lb · +49% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with manual lever clutch | — |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 15x6 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 20x8 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 50th percentile (739 lb)B · 13th percentile (496 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · GT2542B · LTX1042 KHMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor