SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 vs Cub Cadet 1872
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 and the Cub Cadet 1872. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet XT1 LT4213.4 kW (18.0 HP)
Cub Cadet 187213.4 kW (18.0 HP)
| Specification | Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 1872Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 13.4 kW (18.0 HP) | 13.4 kW (18.0 HP) |
| Weight | 185.0 kg (407.9 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Belt-driven hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Length | 172.0 cm (67.7 in.) | 199.0 cm (78.3 in.) |
| Years Made | 2015-Present | 1987-1989 |
| Engine Model | Kohler SV541 | Kohler Magnum |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Displacement | 596 cc (36.4 cu in.) | 691 cc (42.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.40 cm (3.70 in.) | 7.90 cm (3.11 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with manual clutch | — |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | — |
| Spark Plug | Champion RC12YC | Chamption RBL-15Y |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 107.0 cm (42.1 in.) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 cm (46.9 in.) | 131.0 cm (51.6 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | 15.1 l (4.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.2 l (0.3 gal) | 1.8 l (0.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE: 10W-30, 5W-20, 5W-30API: SG, SH, SJ or higher | — |
| Transmission Model | Tuff Torq K46 | — |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.0 km/h (Forward: 5.5 MPH (8.8 km/h) Reverse: 3.1 MPH) | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 7.5 MPH (12.1 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) |
| Brakes | Disc | Dual disc |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station. | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6 | Lawn/turf: 18×8.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 20×8 | Lawn/turf: 26×12.00-12 |
| Front PTO Type | — | Independent with electric clutch |
| Ground Clearance | — | 19.0 cm (7.5 in.) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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