Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LT1018 vs Toro LX420

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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
Toro LX420 Tractor
ToroModel B

Toro LX420

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
32.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LX420 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1018
vs
ToroToro LX420

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269380

Engine Power

▲ LT1018 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
LT101818.5 hp
LX42018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LT1018 is in the 51st percentile; LX420 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LX420 higher · +2 ci (+7%)
LT101830.6 ci
LX42032.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LT1018 is in the 27th percentile; LX420 is in the 31st · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LT10181
LX4201
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LT1018 is in the 17th percentile; LX420 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ LT1018 higher · +2 lb (<1%)
LT1018500 lb
LX420498 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LT1018 is in the 16th percentile; LX420 is in the 14th · 314 models

LT1018 (A)LX420 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX420Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetToro
ModelLT1018LX420
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX420Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler
Model31Q777Courage SV540
Power Output18.5hp18hpLT1018+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders11Same
Displacement30.6ci32.6ciLX420+2 ci · +7%
Bore3.5in3.5inSame
Stroke3.1in3.4inLX420+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX420Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticMechanical CVT

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX420Difference
Length67.7in68.1inLX420+0.4 in · <1%
Width44.9in45.1inLX420+0.2 in · <1%
Height42.9in42.9inSame
Operating Weight500lb498lbLT1018+2 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX420Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX420Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX420Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDry discDry discSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX420Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX420Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen

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 · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 14th percentile (498 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 28th percentile (68.1 in)
A · LT1018B · LX420Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet LT1018Full spec pageToro LX420