Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW vs Husqvarna YTH180

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

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
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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
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
vs
HusqvarnaHusqvarna YTH180

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
YTH18018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th percentile; YTH180 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ YTH180 higher · +1.2 ci (+3%)
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
YTH18038 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th percentile; YTH180 is in the 40th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
XT2 LX42 KW2
YTH1802
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th percentile; YTH180 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +1.2 in (+2%)
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
YTH18066.5 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st percentile; YTH180 is in the 17th · 316 models

XT2 LX42 KW (A)YTH180 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetHusqvarna—
ModelXT2 LX42 KWYTH180—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiKohler—
ModelFR600VCV18S—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement36.8ci38ci▲ YTH180+1.2 ci · +3%
Bore2.9in3in▲ YTH180+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.8in2.6in▲ XT2 LX42 KW+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
Length67.7in66.5in▲ XT2 LX42 KW+1.2 in · +2%
WidthNot recorded48in—
Height42.1in39.8in▲ XT2 LX42 KW+2.3 in · +6%
Operating WeightNot recorded463lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
TypeIndependent with manual clutchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWHusqvarna YTH180Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 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)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 17th percentile (66.5 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 40th percentile (42.1 in)B · 13th percentile (39.8 in)
A · XT2 LX42 KWB · YTH180Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWFull spec pageHusqvarna YTH180