Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW vs Toro LX420

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
Toro LX420 Tractor
ToroModel B

Toro LX420

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
32.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LX420 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
vs
ToroToro LX420

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
LX42018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th percentile; LX420 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +4.2 ci (+13%)
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
LX42032.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th percentile; LX420 is in the 31st · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ XT2 LX42 KW higher · +1 (+100%)
XT2 LX42 KW2
LX4201
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th percentile; LX420 is in the 17th · 376 models

Length

▲ LX420 higher · +0.4 in (<1%)
XT2 LX42 KW67.7 in
LX42068.1 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 21st percentile; LX420 is in the 28th · 316 models

XT2 LX42 KW (A)LX420 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWToro LX420Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetToro—
ModelXT2 LX42 KWLX420—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWToro LX420Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiKohler—
ModelFR600VCourage SV540—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders21▲ XT2 LX42 KW+1 · +100%
Displacement36.8ci32.6ci▲ XT2 LX42 KW+4.2 ci · +13%
Bore2.9in3.5in▲ LX420+0.6 in · +21%
Stroke2.8in3.4in▲ LX420+0.6 in · +21%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWToro LX420Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticMechanical CVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWToro LX420Difference
Length67.7in68.1in▲ LX420+0.4 in · <1%
WidthNot recorded45.1in—
Height42.1in42.9in▲ LX420+0.8 in · +2%
Operating WeightNot recorded498lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWToro LX420Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWToro LX420Difference
TypeIndependent with manual clutchIndependent with manual clutchSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWToro LX420Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDry disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWToro LX420Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWToro LX420Difference
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 · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 28th percentile (68.1 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 40th percentile (42.1 in)B · 50th percentile (42.9 in)
A · XT2 LX42 KWB · LX420Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWFull spec pageToro LX420