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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- John Deere S110 Lawn Tractor — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER has a Tuff Torq® TL-200 transmission; S110 Lawn Tractor has a TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER has a 13-gauge steel deck; S110 Lawn Tractor has a Steel, 13 gauge 0.090 in. 2.3 mm deck.
- XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER has Hydrostatic drive; S110 Lawn Tractor has Single belt drive.
- XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER carries a 3-year warranty; S110 Lawn Tractor carries a 2-year warranty, a 1 year difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel; S110 Lawn Tractor holds 2.4 gal (9.1 L) of fuel, a 0.6 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER.
- Weight: not published for XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER.
- Blades: not published for S110 Lawn Tractor.
- Engine Make: not published for S110 Lawn Tractor.
- Deck Construction: not published for S110 Lawn Tractor.
- Start Type: not published for S110 Lawn Tractor.
- Price: S110 Lawn Tractor is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER Cub Cadet · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
S110 Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $2,399 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 33.4 ci (547 cc) | 33 ci (540 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 19 hp |
| Engine Make | Cub Cadet® | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Engine Model | — | 33R877 (M33) |
| Start Type | Ignition Key | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 13-gauge steel | Steel, 13 gauge 0.090 in. 2.3 mm |
| Deck Construction | Stamped | — |
| Deck Gauge | 13 | 13 |
| Cut Positions | 12 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Tuff Torq® TL-200 | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20" x 8" -8” | — |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3.2 mph |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | Single belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 414 lbs (187.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Robotically welded | — |
| Seat Type | 15" high-back | — |
| Commercial Warranty | No | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 2 yr |
| Bagger Capacity | — | 6.5 bu (229 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
XT1 LT42 IntelliPOWER: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
S110 Lawn Tractor: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.