Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 lawn tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is a lawn tractor model from the XT1 Enduro Series series, manufactured from 2015 to by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD). It is available in a two-wheel-drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 is equipped with a 0.6 L (36.4 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 94.0 mm (3.7 in) of the cylinder bore and 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 lawn tractor features:

The Kohler SV541 gasoline engine which produces 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station
Independent front PTO with manual clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	2015-
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Width	–
Height	1,070 mm (42.1 in)
Wheel base	1,190 mm (46.9 in)
Weight	185 kg (408 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	11.4 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler SV541
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled
Cylinders	1
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	535 cm³, (32.6 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	89.0 mm X 86.0 mm (3.5 in X 3.39 in)
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Horsepower	18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Torque	43.5 N·m (4.4 kg·m, 32.1 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil type:	API SJ or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity (with filter):	1.2 L (1.3 US. qt, 1.1 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap:	0.76 mm (0.0299 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.127 mm (0.005 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.178 mm (0.007 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Tuff Torq K46
Transmission type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.8 kmh (5.5 mph) Reverse: 5.0 kmh (3.1 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15×6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20×8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Rear PTO type	Independent with manual clutch
Rear PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	12A
Battery	12V, CCA 230

Attachments

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Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Overall width	1,270 mm (50 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cut positions	12
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Width	1,160 mm (46 in)
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Width	1,060 mm (42 in)

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Cub Cadet XT1 LT42