Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW vs Husqvarna YTH180

Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX1042 KW specs
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HusqvarnaModel B

Husqvarna YTH180

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
38 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full YTH180 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

= Effectively tied
LTX1042 KW18 hp
YTH18018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LTX1042 KW is in the 50th percentile; YTH180 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ YTH180 higher · +1.2 ci (+3%)
LTX1042 KW36.8 ci
YTH18038 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LTX1042 KW is in the 38th percentile; YTH180 is in the 40th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LTX1042 KW2
YTH1802
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LTX1042 KW is in the 50th percentile; YTH180 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +33 lb (+7%)
LTX1042 KW496 lb
YTH180463 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LTX1042 KW is in the 13th percentile; YTH180 is in the 10th · 314 models

LTX1042 KW (A)YTH180 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetHusqvarna
ModelLTX1042 KWYTH180
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiKohler
ModelFR600VCV18S
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement36.8ci38ciYTH180+1.2 ci · +3%
Bore2.9in3inYTH180+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in2.6inLTX1042 KW+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
Length68.9in66.5inLTX1042 KW+2.4 in · +4%
WidthNot recorded48in
HeightNot recorded39.8in
Operating Weight496lb463lbLTX1042 KW+33 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
TypeIndependent with Manual Lever ClutchNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LTX1042 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
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 · 40th percentile (38 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 13th percentile (496 lb)B · 10th percentile (463 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 17th percentile (66.5 in)
A · LTX1042 KWB · YTH180Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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