Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LT 2180 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 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
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 LX42 KW specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT 2180
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
LT 218018 hp
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LT 2180 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +2.1 ci (+6%)
LT 218034.7 ci
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LT 2180 is in the 32nd percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LT 21802
XT2 LX42 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LT 2180 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ LT 2180 higher · +4 in (+6%)
LT 218071.7 in
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

LT 2180 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st · 316 models

LT 2180 (A)XT2 LX42 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelLT 2180XT2 LX42 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton VanguardKawasaki—
ModelNot recordedFR600V—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement34.7ci36.8ci▲ XT2 LX42 KW+2.1 ci · +6%
Bore2.8in2.9in▲ XT2 LX42 KW+0.1 in · +4%
Stroke2.8in2.8inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Length71.7in67.7in▲ LT 2180+4 in · +6%
Width50.8inNot recorded—
Height41.7in42.1in▲ XT2 LX42 KW+0.4 in · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x9Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expandingDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LT 2180Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 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 · 21st percentile (67.7 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 33rd percentile (41.7 in)B · 40th percentile (42.1 in)
A · LT 2180B · XT2 LX42 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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