Cub Cadet RZT 42
The Cub Cadet RZT 42 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 499 cc 30.5 ci engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear EZT.
Engine Power
17 hp
12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZT
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet RZT 42 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 2005 - 2012
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012
RZT SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2005 - 2012 | |
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2005 - 2012 | |
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Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Zero-turn mower | |
Original price was $2,600 in 2005 | |
Cub Cadet RZT 42 Engine | |
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17HP Briggs & Stratton 499cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet RZT 42 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | differential power |
Power steering | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 11x4x5 |
Rear tire | 18x6.5x8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Residential Outdoor Power Equipment 2005 published by Cub Cadet* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
| 2005 - 2012
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012
RZT SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2005 - 2012 | |
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2005 - 2012 | |
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Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
Engine Detail — 499 cc / 30.5 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 31G777 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical shaft |
Displacement | 499 cc
30.5 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.57x3.06 inches
91 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
| 2005 - 2012
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012
RZT SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2005 - 2012 | |
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2005 - 2012 | |
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Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
Transmission — Hydro-Gear EZT
Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
| 2005 - 2012
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012
RZT SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2005 - 2012 | |
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2005 - 2012 | |
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Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
Cub Cadet RZT 42 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4x5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x6.5x8 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
| 2005 - 2012
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012
RZT SeriesZero-turn mower |
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2005 - 2012 | |
Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower | |
2005 - 2012 | |
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Model year 20052006-20072008-20102011-2012 | |
RZT Series | |
Zero-turn mower |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Photos
Cub Cadet RZT 42 tractor photo
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