Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet i1042 vs Cub Cadet LTX1042 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
Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX1042 KW specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet i1042
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Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX1042 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
i104218 hp
LTX1042 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

i1042 is in the 50th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +4.2 ci (+13%)
i104232.6 ci
LTX1042 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

i1042 is in the 31st percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +1 (+100%)
i10421
LTX1042 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

i1042 is in the 17th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

i1042 (A)LTX1042 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Modeli1042LTX1042 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelSV540FR600V—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders12▲ LTX1042 KW+1 · +100%
Displacement32.6ci36.8ci▲ LTX1042 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 LTX1042 KWDifference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven HydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
LengthNot recorded68.9in—
Operating WeightNot recorded496lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Steering TypeDifferentialManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with Manual Lever Clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeDifferentialManual—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet i1042Cub Cadet LTX1042 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 · LTX1042 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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