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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 XT2 LX42 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet CC30 Riding Lawn Mower — residential: typical home lawns; 30-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- XT2 LX42 has a 20 hp engine; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower has a 10.5 hp engine, a 9.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- XT2 LX42 lists at $3,399; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower lists at $2,099, a $1,300 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- XT2 LX42 uses a Kohler® engine; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower uses a Briggs & Stratton® engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- XT2 LX42 holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower holds 1.3 gal (4.9 L) of fuel, a 1.7 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.
- XT2 LX42 has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower has a 21 ci (344 cc) engine, a 24.6 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
8 more differences, calculated figures
Other verified differences
- XT2 LX42 has a 42 in (1,067 mm) deck; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower has a 30 in (762 mm) deck, a 12 in difference.
- XT2 LX42 has a Tuff Torq® K46 transmission; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower has a Cub Cadet transmission.
- XT2 LX42 has a Fabricated deck; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower has a Stamped deck.
- XT2 LX42 has a 11-gauge steel deck; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower has a 14-gauge steel deck.
- XT2 LX42 has Hydrostatic drive; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower has CVT drive.
- XT2 LX42 has a published top speed of 5.5 mph; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower has a published top speed of 4.2 mph, a 1.2 mph difference.
- XT2 LX42 has 2 blades; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower has 1 blade.
- XT2 LX42 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4 in (102 mm); CC30 Riding Lawn Mower cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4 in (102 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- XT2 LX42 works out to 1.9 acres/hour; CC30 Riding Lawn Mower works out to 1.0 acres/hour, a 0.8 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
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 | XT2 LX42 Cub Cadet · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
CC30 Riding Lawn Mower Cub Cadet · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,399 | $2,099 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 21 ci (344 cc) |
| Engine Power | 20 hp | 10.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler® | Briggs & Stratton® |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Engine Model | 7000 Series HD | Powerbuilt |
| Start Type | Ignition Key | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 30 in (762 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | 1 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11-gauge steel | 14-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | Stamped |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | 14 |
| Cut Positions | 12 | 5 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Tuff Torq® K46 | Cub Cadet |
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph | 4.2 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20" x 8" -8” | — |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 2 mph |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Dimensions | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 1.3 gal (4.9 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Robotically welded | — |
| Seat Type | 15" High-back | — |
| Commercial Warranty | No | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
XT2 LX42: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
CC30 Riding Lawn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.