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Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH vs Husqvarna YTH2042

Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX1042 KH specs
Husqvarna YTH2042 Tractor
HusqvarnaModel B

Husqvarna YTH2042

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
33 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full YTH2042 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX1042 KH
vs
HusqvarnaHusqvarna YTH2042

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
LTX1042 KH20 hp
YTH204220 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LTX1042 KH is in the 60th percentile; YTH2042 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ LTX1042 KH higher · +3.4 ci (+10%)
LTX1042 KH36.4 ci
YTH204233 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LTX1042 KH is in the 35th percentile; YTH2042 is in the 32nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LTX1042 KH1
YTH20421
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LTX1042 KH is in the 17th percentile; YTH2042 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ LTX1042 KH higher · +77 lb (+18%)
LTX1042 KH496 lb
YTH2042419 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LTX1042 KH is in the 13th percentile; YTH2042 is in the 6th · 314 models

LTX1042 KH (A)YTH2042 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetHusqvarna—
ModelLTX1042 KHYTH2042—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelSV600331777—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders11Same
Displacement36.4ci33ci▲ LTX1042 KH+3.4 ci · +10%
Bore3.7in3.7inSame
Stroke3.4in3.1in▲ LTX1042 KH+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
Length68.9in68.9inSame
WidthNot recorded43.7in—
HeightNot recorded41.3in—
Operating Weight496lb419lb▲ LTX1042 KH+77 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
TypeIndependent with manual lever clutchIndependent with manual clutch—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x8Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KHHusqvarna YTH2042Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)B · 32nd percentile (33 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 13th percentile (496 lb)B · 6th percentile (419 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · LTX1042 KHB · YTH2042Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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