Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LT1018 vs Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW

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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
Full LT1018 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
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Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX1042 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

▲ LT1018 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
LT101818.5 hp
LTX1042 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LT1018 is in the 51st percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +6.2 ci (+20%)
LT101830.6 ci
LTX1042 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LT1018 is in the 27th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +1 (+100%)
LT10181
LTX1042 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LT1018 is in the 17th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ LT1018 higher · +4 lb (<1%)
LT1018500 lb
LTX1042 KW496 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LT1018 is in the 16th percentile; LTX1042 KW is in the 13th · 314 models

LT1018 (A)LTX1042 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelLT1018LTX1042 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKawasaki—
Model31Q777FR600V—
Power Output18.5hp18hp▲ LT1018+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders12▲ LTX1042 KW+1 · +100%
Displacement30.6ci36.8ci▲ LTX1042 KW+6.2 ci · +20%
Bore3.5in2.9in▲ LT1018+0.6 in · +21%
Stroke3.1in2.8in▲ LT1018+0.3 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven HydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Length67.7in68.9in▲ LTX1042 KW+1.2 in · +2%
Width44.9inNot recorded—
Height42.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight500lb496lb▲ LT1018+4 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Manual Lever Clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet LTX1042 KWDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen Operator StationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 51st percentile (18.5 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 27th percentile (30.6 ci)B · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 13th percentile (496 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · LT1018B · LTX1042 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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