Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet LT 2042
The Cub Cadet LT 2042 is a 2005 lawn tractor from the 2000 Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 18 hp Kohler 624cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck and supports attachments such as a snowblower and blade. It has a wheelbase of 47 inches, weighs 673 lbs, and uses 15x6-6 front and 20x9-8 rear tires. The electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a flywheel alternator charging system. The LT 2042 was originally priced at $2,700 in 2005.
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ModelLT 2042
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet LT 2042
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler CH18S |
| Torque | 32.2 lb-ft (43.7 Nm) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.25 gal (8.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Torque RPM | 2200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm) |
| Displacement | 624 cc (38.1 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 39 inches (99 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Weight | 673 lbs (305 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x9-8 |
| Wheelbase | 47 inches (119 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6-6 |
| Rear tread | 27.5 inches (69 cm) |
| Front tread | 30 inches (76 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| 4-bolt flange rear axle | 1 inch diameter (25 mm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 42 inches (106 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 275 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
| Original price | $2,700 in 2005 |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | ModelCub Cadet 190-302 Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) |
|---|---|
| 42" Snow blower | Typetwo-stage ModelCub Cadet 190-341 Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Typemid-mount Cub Cadet 190-214 Blades2-blade with manual lift Cut height2 to 4 inch (5 to 10 cm) Cut positions6 Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Hydro-Gear BDU-10 |
| Oil type | Drive System Fluid Plus |
| Oil capacity | 5.7 qts (5.4 L) |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
Other features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |