Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW vs Power King 2418

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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Power KingModel B

Power King 2418

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
35.9 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
4
Full 2418 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
vs
Power KingPower King 2418

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
241818 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th percentile; 2418 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +0.9 ci (+3%)
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
241835.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th percentile; 2418 is in the 33rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +1 (+100%)
XT2 LX42 KW2
24181
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th percentile; 2418 is in the 17th · 376 models

Length

▲ 2418 higher · +25.2 in (+37%)
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
241892.9 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st percentile; 2418 is in the 84th · 316 models

XT2 LX42 KW (A)2418 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetPower King—
ModelXT2 LX42 KW2418—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiKohler—
ModelFR600VK361—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders21▲ XT2 LX42 KW+1 · +100%
Displacement36.8ci35.9ci▲ XT2 LX42 KW+0.9 ci · +3%
Bore2.9in3.7in▲ 2418+0.8 in · +28%
Stroke2.8in3.3in▲ 2418+0.5 in · +18%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven gear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
Length67.7in92.9in▲ 2418+25.2 in · +37%
WidthNot recorded41.3in—
Height42.1in54.7in▲ 2418+12.6 in · +30%
Operating WeightNot recorded1,090lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
TypeIndependent with manual clutchIndependent with electro-magnetic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded2,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscMechanical Drum—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWPower King 2418Difference
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 · 33rd percentile (35.9 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 84th percentile (92.9 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 40th percentile (42.1 in)B · 79th percentile (54.7 in)
A · XT2 LX42 KWB · 2418Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWFull spec pagePower King 2418