Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet i1042 vs Cub Cadet LT 2180

Cub Cadet i1042 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

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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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LT 2180

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
34.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LT 2180 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet i1042
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT 2180

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
i104218 hp
LT 218018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

i1042 is in the 50th percentile; LT 2180 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LT 2180 higher · +2.1 ci (+6%)
i104232.6 ci
LT 218034.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

i1042 is in the 31st percentile; LT 2180 is in the 32nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ LT 2180 higher · +1 (+100%)
i10421
LT 21802
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

i1042 is in the 17th percentile; LT 2180 is in the 50th · 376 models

i1042 (A)LT 2180 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Modeli1042LT 2180—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton Vanguard—
ModelSV540Not recorded—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders12▲ LT 2180+1 · +100%
Displacement32.6ci34.7ci▲ LT 2180+2.1 ci · +6%
Bore3.5in2.8in▲ i1042+0.7 in · +25%
Stroke3.4in2.8in▲ i1042+0.6 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
LengthNot recorded71.7in—
WidthNot recorded50.8in—
HeightNot recorded41.7in—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
Steering TypeDifferentialManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded15x6—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20x9—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeDifferentialManual—
Brake TypeDiscInternal expanding—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LT 2180Difference
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 · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)B · 32nd percentile (34.7 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · i1042B · LT 2180Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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