Cub Cadet LT1042 vs John Deere 400
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet LT1042 and the John Deere 400 deliver the same power: 19 HP.
- The Cub Cadet LT1042 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 1975 for the John Deere 400.
- The John Deere 400 is heavier: 442 kg versus 225 kg for the Cub Cadet LT1042.
- The John Deere 400 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet LT1042 | John Deere 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 HP | 19 HP |
| Production years | 2005–2008 | 1975–1983 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Weight | 225 kg | 442 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 193 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
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