Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW vs Wheel Horse D-180

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
Image not recorded
Wheel HorseModel B

Wheel Horse D-180

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
47.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full D-180 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KW
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse D-180

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
XT2 LX42 KW18 hp
D-18018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th percentile; D-180 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D-180 higher · +11 ci (+30%)
XT2 LX42 KW36.8 ci
D-18047.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 38th percentile; D-180 is in the 73rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
XT2 LX42 KW2
D-1802
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

XT2 LX42 KW is in the 50th percentile; D-180 is in the 50th · 376 models

XT2 LX42 KW (A)D-180 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWWheel Horse D-180Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetWheel Horse—
ModelXT2 LX42 KWD-180—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWWheel Horse D-180Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiKohler—
ModelFR600VK482S—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement36.8ci47.8ci▲ D-180+11 ci · +30%
Bore2.9in3.3in▲ D-180+0.4 in · +14%
Stroke2.8in2.9in▲ D-180+0.1 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWWheel Horse D-180Difference
TypeBelt-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWWheel Horse D-180Difference
Length67.7inNot recorded—
Height42.1inNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWWheel Horse D-180Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWWheel Horse D-180Difference
TypeIndependent with manual clutchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWWheel Horse D-180Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWWheel Horse D-180Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWWheel Horse D-180Difference
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 · 38th percentile (36.8 ci)B · 73rd percentile (47.8 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · XT2 LX42 KWB · D-180Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet XT2 LX42 KWFull spec pageWheel Horse D-180