Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LT 2180 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet LT 2180

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
34.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LT 2180 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 LT 2180
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 316–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
LT 218018 hp
LTX 1046 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LT 2180 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LTX 1046 KW higher · +2.1 ci (+6%)
LT 218034.7 ci
LTX 1046 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LT 2180 is in the 32nd percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LT 21802
LTX 1046 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LT 2180 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ LT 2180 higher · +2.8 in (+4%)
LT 218071.7 in
LTX 1046 KW68.9 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

LT 2180 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1046 KW is in the 38th · 316 models

LT 2180 (A)LTX 1046 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelLT 2180LTX 1046 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton VanguardKawasaki—
ModelNot recordedFR600V—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement34.7ci36.8ci▲ LTX 1046 KW+2.1 ci · +6%
Bore2.8in2.9in▲ LTX 1046 KW+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke2.8in2.8inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Length71.7in68.9in▲ LT 2180+2.8 in · +4%
Width50.8inNot recorded—
Height41.7inNot recorded—
Operating WeightNot recorded511lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Steering TypeManualManual sector and pinion—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Front Tire Size15x615x6Same
Rear Tire Size20x920x10—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManual sector and pinion—
Brake TypeInternal expandingDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub 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 · 32nd percentile (34.7 ci)B · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · LT 2180B · LTX 1046 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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