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 Toro LX420
ToroModel B
Toro LX420
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 32.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX1042 KW
vs
ToroToro LX420
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedLTX1042 KW18 hp
LX42018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
LTX1042 KW is in the 50th percentile; LX420 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +4.2 ci (+13%)LTX1042 KW36.8 ci
LX42032.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
LTX1042 KW is in the 38th percentile; LX420 is in the 31st · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ LTX1042 KW higher · +1 (+100%)LTX1042 KW2
LX4201
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
LTX1042 KW is in the 50th percentile; LX420 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ LX420 higher · +2 lb (<1%)LTX1042 KW496 lb
LX420498 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
LTX1042 KW is in the 13th percentile; LX420 is in the 14th · 314 models
LTX1042 KW (A)LX420 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Toro | — |
| Model | LTX1042 KW | LX420 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki | Kohler | — |
| Model | FR600V | Courage SV540 | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ LTX1042 KW+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 36.8ci | 32.6ci | ▲ LTX1042 KW+4.2 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 2.9in | 3.5in | ▲ LX420+0.6 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.4in | ▲ LX420+0.6 in · +21% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven Hydrostatic | Mechanical CVT | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 68.1in | ▲ LTX1042 KW+0.8 in · +1% |
| Width | Not recorded | 45.1in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 42.9in | — |
| Operating Weight | 496lb | 498lb | ▲ LX420+2 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with Manual Lever Clutch | Independent with manual clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Dry disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet LTX1042 KW | Toro LX420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator Station | Open | — |
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 · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 13th percentile (496 lb)B · 14th percentile (498 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 28th percentile (68.1 in)
A · LTX1042 KWB · LX420Median Lawn and Garden Tractor