Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LT1018 vs Toro LX426

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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 LX426 Tractor
ToroModel B

Toro LX426

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
30.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LX426 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1018
vs
ToroToro LX426

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269380

Engine Power

▲ LX426 higher · +1.5 hp (+8%)
LT101818.5 hp
LX42620 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LT1018 is in the 51st percentile; LX426 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
LT101830.6 ci
LX42630.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LT1018 is in the 27th percentile; LX426 is in the 27th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LT10181
LX4261
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LT1018 is in the 17th percentile; LX426 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ LT1018 higher · +2 lb (<1%)
LT1018500 lb
LX426498 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LT1018 is in the 16th percentile; LX426 is in the 14th · 314 models

LT1018 (A)LX426 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX426Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetToro
ModelLT1018LX426
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX426Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonBriggs & StrattonSame
Model31Q777Intek 331777
Power Output18.5hp20hpLX426+1.5 hp · +8%
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded
Cylinders11Same
Displacement30.6ci30.6ciSame
Bore3.5in3.6inLX426+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in3.1inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX426Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticMechanical CVT

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX426Difference
Length67.7in68inLX426+0.3 in · <1%
Width44.9in45inLX426+0.1 in · <1%
Height42.9in42.9inSame
Operating Weight500lb498lbLT1018+2 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX426Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX426Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX426Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDry discDry discSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX426Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LT1018Toro LX426Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 51st percentile (18.5 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 27th percentile (30.6 ci)B · 27th percentile (30.6 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 · 25th percentile (68 in)
A · LT1018B · LX426Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet LT1018Full spec pageToro LX426