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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet LT1040
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 32.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet LT1040 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 36.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1040
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedLT104018 hp
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
LT1040 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +4.2 ci (+13%)LT104032.6 ci
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
LT1040 is in the 31st percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +1 (+100%)LT10401
XT2 LX42 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
LT1040 is in the 17th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ LT1040 higher · +0.4 in (<1%)LT104068.1 in
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
LT1040 is in the 28th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st · 316 models
LT1040 (A)XT2 LX42 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | LT1040 | XT2 LX42 KW | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kawasaki | — |
| Model | Courage SV540 | FR600V | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | ▲ XT2 LX42 KW+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 32.6ci | 36.8ci | ▲ XT2 LX42 KW+4.2 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 2.9in | ▲ LT1040+0.6 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 3.4in | 2.8in | ▲ LT1040+0.6 in · +21% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CVT | Belt-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.1in | 67.7in | ▲ LT1040+0.4 in · <1% |
| Width | 44.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 42.9in | 42.1in | ▲ LT1040+0.8 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 498lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with manual clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)B · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 28th percentile (68.1 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
Height
median 42.9 inA · 50th percentile (42.9 in)B · 40th percentile (42.1 in)
A · LT1040B · XT2 LX42 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor