Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet i1042 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

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 LTX 1046 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1046 KW specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet i1042
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
i104218 hp
LTX 1046 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

i1042 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LTX 1046 KW higher · +4.2 ci (+13%)
i104232.6 ci
LTX 1046 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

i1042 is in the 31st percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ LTX 1046 KW higher · +1 (+100%)
i10421
LTX 1046 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

i1042 is in the 17th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

i1042 (A)LTX 1046 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Modeli1042LTX 1046 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelSV540FR600V—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders12▲ LTX 1046 KW+1 · +100%
Displacement32.6ci36.8ci▲ LTX 1046 KW+4.2 ci · +13%
Bore3.5in2.9in▲ i1042+0.6 in · +21%
Stroke3.4in2.8in▲ i1042+0.6 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
LengthNot recorded68.9in—
Operating WeightNot recorded511lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Steering TypeDifferentialManual sector and pinion—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded15x6—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20x10—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeDifferentialManual sector and pinion—
Brake TypeDiscDiscSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
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 · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · i1042B · LTX 1046 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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