Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 36.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 36.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX1042 KW
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT1 LT42
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedLTX1042 KW18 hp
XT1 LT4218 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
LTX1042 KW is in the 50th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +0.4 ci (+1%)LTX1042 KW36.8 ci
XT1 LT4236.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
LTX1042 KW is in the 38th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 35th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +1 (+100%)LTX1042 KW2
XT1 LT421
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
LTX1042 KW is in the 50th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +88 lb (+22%)LTX1042 KW496 lb
XT1 LT42408 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
LTX1042 KW is in the 13th percentile; XT1 LT42 is in the 5th · 314 models
LTX1042 KW (A)XT1 LT42 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | LTX1042 KW | XT1 LT42 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki | Kohler | — |
| Model | FR600V | SV541 | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ LTX1042 KW+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 36.8ci | 36.4ci | ▲ LTX1042 KW+0.4 ci · +1% |
| Bore | 2.9in | 3.7in | ▲ XT1 LT42+0.8 in · +28% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.4in | ▲ XT1 LT42+0.6 in · +21% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven Hydrostatic | Belt-driven Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 67.7in | ▲ LTX1042 KW+1.2 in · +2% |
| Height | Not recorded | 42.1in | — |
| Operating Weight | 496lb | 408lb | ▲ LTX1042 KW+88 lb · +22% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with Manual Lever Clutch | Independent with manual clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 | 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 · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)B · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 13th percentile (496 lb)B · 5th percentile (408 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · LTX1042 KWB · XT1 LT42Median Lawn and Garden Tractor