SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet LT1042 vs Cub Cadet LT1018
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet LT1042 and the Cub Cadet LT1018. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet LT104214.2 kW (19.0 HP)
Cub Cadet LT101813.8 kW (18.5 HP)
Weight
Cub Cadet LT1042226.0 kg (498.2 lbs)
Cub Cadet LT1018227.0 kg (500.4 lbs)
| Specification | Cub Cadet LT1042 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet LT1018Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 14.2 kW (19.0 HP) | 13.8 kW (18.5 HP) |
| Weight | 226.0 kg (498.2 lbs) | 227.0 kg (500.4 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Length | 173.0 cm (68.1 in.) | 172.0 cm (67.7 in.) |
| Years Made | 2005-2008 | 2004-Present |
| Engine Model | Kohler Courage SV590 | Briggs & Stratton 31Q777 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 597 cc (36.4 cu in.) | 501 cc (30.6 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.40 cm (3.70 in.) | 8.99 cm (3.54 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) | 7.80 cm (3.07 in.) |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch |
| Torque Speed | 48.8 N·m (36.0 lb-ft) | 35.0 N·m (25.8 lb-ft) |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Spark Plug | Champion QC12YC | Champion RC12YC |
| Battery | 12 V CCA: 190A | 12 V, CCA: 190A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 117.0 cm (46.1 in.) | 119.0 cm (46.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.5 l (0.4 gal) | 1.4 l (0.4 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 2.2 l (0.6 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Type | 10 W-30 | SAE 10W-30 |
| Engine Oil Change Period | Every 100 h | — |
| Transmission Model | Hydro-Gear 0510 | Hydro-Gear 311-0510 |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 3.7 km/h (Forward: 5.2 MPH (8.4 km/h) Reverse: 2.3 MPH) | 3.7 km/h (Forward: 5.2 MPH (8.4 km/h) Reverse: 2.3 MPH) |
| Brakes | Dry disc | Dry disc |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 15x6x6 | Lawn/turf: 15x6x6 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 20x10x8 | Lawn/turf: 20x9x8 |
| Torque Power | — | 2400 RPM |
| Rated RPM | — | 3600 RPM |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.