Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW vs Power King 2418

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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
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Power KingModel B

Power King 2418

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
35.9 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
4
Full 2418 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX 1046 KW
vs
Power KingPower King 2418

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
LTX 1046 KW18 hp
241818 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th percentile; 2418 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LTX 1046 KW higher · +0.9 ci (+3%)
LTX 1046 KW36.8 ci
241835.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LTX 1046 KW is in the 38th percentile; 2418 is in the 33rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ LTX 1046 KW higher · +1 (+100%)
LTX 1046 KW2
24181
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LTX 1046 KW is in the 50th percentile; 2418 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 2418 higher · +579 lb (+113%)
LTX 1046 KW511 lb
24181,090 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LTX 1046 KW is in the 19th percentile; 2418 is in the 66th · 314 models

LTX 1046 KW (A)2418 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetPower King—
ModelLTX 1046 KW2418—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiKohler—
ModelFR600VK361—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders21▲ LTX 1046 KW+1 · +100%
Displacement36.8ci35.9ci▲ LTX 1046 KW+0.9 ci · +3%
Bore2.9in3.7in▲ 2418+0.8 in · +28%
Stroke2.8in3.3in▲ 2418+0.5 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven gear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
Length68.9in92.9in▲ 2418+24 in · +35%
WidthNot recorded41.3in—
HeightNot recorded54.7in—
Operating Weight511lb1,090lb▲ 2418+579 lb · +113%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded2,000rpm—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x10Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—
Brake TypeDiscMechanical Drum—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1046 KWPower King 2418Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

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 · 33rd percentile (35.9 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 19th percentile (511 lb)B · 66th percentile (1,090 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 84th percentile (92.9 in)
A · LTX 1046 KWB · 2418Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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