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T110 vs XT1 LT42

T110 vs XT1 LT42 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

T110 vs XT1 LT42
Craftsman T110 Cub Cadet XT1 LT42
Our rating 3.0 3.6
Performance 3.0 3.5
Build quality 3.0 3.5
Reliability 3.0 3.5
Value for money 3.5 4.0
Comfort & ergonomics 3.0 3.5
Features 2.5 3.5
Price $2,199 $2,399
Specifications
Power type Gasoline Gasoline
Horsepower 17.5 HP 18 HP
Engine Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder OHV Single-cylinder OHV, air-cooled (Cub Cadet 547 cc)
Displacement Not published by Craftsman 547 cc, 1 cylinder
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission 7-speed manual gear drive Tuff Torq hydrostatic, foot pedal
Drive 2WD, gear drive 2WD, hydrostatic
Deck size 42 in 42 in
Deck construction Reinforced stamped steel, two-blade Stamped, 13-gauge steel, twin-blade, side discharge
Cutting height 1.5 to 4 in 12 positions
Blades Two blades Twin blades
Discharge Side discharge; mulch kit optional; twin bagger sold separately Side discharge; mulching with optional kit
Top speed Not published by Craftsman 5.5 mph forward, 2.5 mph reverse
Turning radius 18 in 16 in
Front tires 15x6 15x6-6
Rear tires 20x8 20x8-8
Weight 510 lb About 410 lb (earlier Kohler version)
Dimensions 48 in W x 35.5 in H About 67 in L x 52 in W x 43 in H
Fuel capacity Not published by Craftsman 3 US gal (11.4 L)
Recommended property size 1.5 to 2 acres of mostly flat ground Up to about 1.5 acres
Seat Low-back, adjustable High-back, adjustable
Max cutting height 4 in —
Min cutting height 1.5 in —
Overall height 35.5 in —
Overall width 48 in —
Battery — 12V
Deck wheels — Anti-scalp gauge wheels
Verdict The T110 is a basic 42-in. riding mower with a 17.5 hp single-cylinder engine and 7-speed gear drive. It suits one to two acres of flat ground at a low…
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The LT42 is the cheapest Cub Cadet lawn tractor, with an 18 hp single, 42-in. deck and tight 16-in. turn radius. It suits yards up to about 1.5 acres.
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