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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.
- John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- S240 Lawn Tractor has a K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive transmission; XT2 LX42 has a Tuff Torq® K46 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- S240 Lawn Tractor has Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch drive; XT2 LX42 has Hydrostatic drive.
- S240 Lawn Tractor holds 2.4 gal (9.1 L) of fuel; XT2 LX42 holds 3 gal (11.4 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.
- S240 Lawn Tractor has a 21.5 hp engine; XT2 LX42 has a 20 hp engine, a 1.5 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.
- S240 Lawn Tractor has a 44.3 ci (726 cc) engine; XT2 LX42 has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine, a 1.3 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for XT2 LX42.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for XT2 LX42.
- Blades: not published for S240 Lawn Tractor.
- Engine Make: not published for S240 Lawn Tractor.
- Fuel Type: not published for XT2 LX42.
- Discharge: not published for XT2 LX42.
- Start Type: not published for S240 Lawn Tractor.
- Price: S240 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 | S240 Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
XT2 LX42 Cub Cadet · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $3,399 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 20 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kohler® |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | FR651V | 7000 Series HD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| 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 | 42A: 12 gauge0.105 in.2.7 mm48A: 10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm | 11-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | 42A: Stamped steel deck shell48A: Forged steel deck shell | Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 12 | 11 |
| Discharge | Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | — | 12 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive | Tuff Torq® K46 |
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20x10-8 | 20" x 8" -8” |
| Reverse Speed | 3.2 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Electric power take-off (PTO) clutch | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 486 lbs (220.4 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Length | 75.1 in (1908 mm) | — |
| Height | 45 in (1143 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Full-length welded steel | Robotically welded |
| Seat Type | Two-piece cut-and-sewn with open-back and green accents | 15" High-back |
| Commercial Warranty | — | No |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Bagger Capacity | 6.5 bu (229 L) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
S240 Lawn Tractor: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
XT2 LX42: 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.