Cub Cadet LT 2042
The Cub Cadet LT 2042 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 624 cc 38.1 ci engine. The rated power output is 18 hp 13.4 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear BDU-10. Operating weight: 673 lbs 305 kg.
Engine Power
18 hp
13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.25 gal
8.5 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10
Operating Weight
673 lbs
305 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet LT 2042 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 2005
2000 SeriesLawn tractor |
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2005 | |
2000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price was $2,700 in 2005 | |
Cub Cadet LT 2042 Engine | |
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18HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.25 gal
8.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet LT 2042 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Weight | 673 lbs
305 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x9-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 275 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Residential Outdoor Power Equipment 2005 published by Cub Cadet* | |
Operator's Manual LT 2042 (769-01474) published in 2004 | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 624 cc / 38.1 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CH18S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin |
Displacement | 624 cc
38.1 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.03x2.64 inches
77 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 3350 |
Idle RPM | 1400-3600 |
Torque | 32.2 lb-ft
43.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydro-Gear BDU-10
Transmission | Hydro-Gear BDU-10 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 5.7 qts
5.4 L |
Oil type | Drive System Fluid Plus |
Oil change | 100 h |
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Drive System Fluid Plus |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet LT 2042 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x9-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Width | 39 inches
99 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 42 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 673 lbs
305 kg |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
4-bolt flange rear axle | 1 inch diameter
25 mm |
Front tread | 30 inches
76 cm |
Rear tread | 27.5 inches
69 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet 190-214 |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Cut height | 2 to 4 inch
5 to 10 cm |
Cut positions | 6 |
Photos
Cub Cadet LT 2042 lawn tractor.
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