Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1046 KW 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 LTX 1046 KW
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Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 316–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
LTX 1046 KW18 hp
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
LTX 1046 KW36.8 ci
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LTX 1046 KW is in the 38th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LTX 1046 KW2
XT2 LX42 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ LTX 1046 KW higher · +1.2 in (+2%)
LTX 1046 KW68.9 in
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

LTX 1046 KW is in the 38th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st · 316 models

LTX 1046 KW (A)XT2 LX42 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelLTX 1046 KWXT2 LX42 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerKawasakiKawasakiSame
ModelFR600VFR600VSame
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement36.8ci36.8ciSame
Bore2.9in2.9inSame
Stroke2.8in2.8inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Length68.9in67.7in▲ LTX 1046 KW+1.2 in · +2%
HeightNot recorded42.1in—
Operating Weight511lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x10Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—
Brake TypeDiscDiscSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · LTX 1046 KWB · XT2 LX42 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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