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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet LT1018
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18.5 hp
- displacement
- 30.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet LT1018 vs Cub Cadet LT1042
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet LT1042
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 19 hp
- displacement
- 36.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1018
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1042
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ LT1042 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)LT101818.5 hp
LT104219 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
LT1018 is in the 51st percentile; LT1042 is in the 53rd · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ LT1042 higher · +5.8 ci (+19%)LT101830.6 ci
LT104236.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
LT1018 is in the 27th percentile; LT1042 is in the 35th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedLT10181
LT10421
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
LT1018 is in the 17th percentile; LT1042 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ LT1018 higher · +2 lb (<1%)LT1018500 lb
LT1042498 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
LT1018 is in the 16th percentile; LT1042 is in the 14th · 314 models
LT1018 (A)LT1042 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | LT1018 | LT1042 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Kohler | — |
| Model | 31Q777 | Courage SV590 | — |
| Power Output | 18.5hp | 19hp | ▲ LT1042+0.5 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 30.6ci | 36.4ci | ▲ LT1042+5.8 ci · +19% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.7in | ▲ LT1042+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 3.4in | ▲ LT1042+0.3 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 67.7in | 68.1in | ▲ LT1042+0.4 in · <1% |
| Width | 44.9in | 45in | ▲ LT1042+0.1 in · <1% |
| Height | 42.9in | 42.9in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 500lb | 498lb | ▲ LT1018+2 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 15x6 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 20x10 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Dry disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1018 | Cub Cadet LT1042 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 51st percentile (18.5 hp)B · 53rd percentile (19 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 27th percentile (30.6 ci)B · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 14th percentile (498 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 28th percentile (68.1 in)
A · LT1018B · LT1042Median Lawn and Garden Tractor