Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LT1018 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 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 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 LT1018
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

▲ LT1018 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
LT101818.5 hp
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LT1018 is in the 51st percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +6.2 ci (+20%)
LT101830.6 ci
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LT1018 is in the 27th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +1 (+100%)
LT10181
XT2 LX42 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LT1018 is in the 17th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

= Effectively tied
LT101867.7 in
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

LT1018 is in the 21st percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st · 316 models

LT1018 (A)XT2 LX42 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelLT1018XT2 LX42 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKawasaki—
Model31Q777FR600V—
Power Output18.5hp18hp▲ LT1018+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders12▲ XT2 LX42 KW+1 · +100%
Displacement30.6ci36.8ci▲ XT2 LX42 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 XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Length67.7in67.7inSame
Width44.9inNot recorded—
Height42.9in42.1in▲ LT1018+0.8 in · +2%
Operating Weight500lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDry discDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 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)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 50th percentile (42.9 in)B · 40th percentile (42.1 in)
A · LT1018B · XT2 LX42 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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