Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet XT1 LT42

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT1 LT42 specs
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
36.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 LX42 KW specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT1 LT42
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Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
XT1 LT4218 hp
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

XT1 LT42 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +0.4 ci (+1%)
XT1 LT4236.4 ci
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

XT1 LT42 is in the 35th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +1 (+100%)
XT1 LT421
XT2 LX42 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

XT1 LT42 is in the 17th percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

= Effectively tied
XT1 LT4267.7 in
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

XT1 LT42 is in the 21st percentile; XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st · 316 models

XT1 LT42 (A)XT2 LX42 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet XT1 LT42Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelXT1 LT42XT2 LX42 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet XT1 LT42Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelSV541FR600V—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders12▲ XT2 LX42 KW+1 · +100%
Displacement36.4ci36.8ci▲ XT2 LX42 KW+0.4 ci · +1%
Bore3.7in2.9in▲ XT1 LT42+0.8 in · +28%
Stroke3.4in2.8in▲ XT1 LT42+0.6 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet XT1 LT42Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet XT1 LT42Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Length67.7in67.7inSame
Height42.1in42.1inSame
Operating Weight408lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet XT1 LT42Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet XT1 LT42Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with manual clutchIndependent with manual clutchSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet XT1 LT42Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDiscSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet XT1 LT42Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet XT1 LT42Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

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 · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)B · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 40th percentile (42.1 in)B · 40th percentile (42.1 in)
A · XT1 LT42B · XT2 LX42 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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