Cub Cadet LTX 1042 vs Simplicity 6218
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 and the Simplicity 6218 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6218.
- The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 is heavier: 225 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6218.
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet LTX 1042 | Simplicity 6218 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2012–2014 | 1981–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 225 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 120 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet LTX 1042 or the Simplicity 6218?
The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 and the Simplicity 6218 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet LTX 1042 or the Simplicity 6218?
The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6218.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet LTX 1042 or the Simplicity 6218?
The Cub Cadet LTX 1042 is heavier: 225 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6218.
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