Cub Cadet XT2 LX42
Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model 13APA1TEA10 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
$3,399 Cub Cadet list price
Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.
- Mows an acre in 46 min (32 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 42-inch deck and a 747cc engine making 20 hp.
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 20 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler® |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | 7000 Series HD |
| Start Type | Ignition Key |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 11 |
| Cut Positions | 12 |
Drive
| Transmission | Tuff Torq® K46 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20" x 8" -8” |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph |
Dimensions
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
|---|
Commercial / Pro
| Frame Construction | Robotically welded |
|---|---|
| Seat Type | 15" High-back |
| Commercial Warranty | No |
General
| Warranty | 3 yr |
|---|
Productivity & acreage
XT2 LX42 deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kohler® |
| Engine displacement | 747 cc |
| Engine power | 20 hp |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq® K46 |
| Ground speed | 5.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 102 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11.4 L |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Commercial warranty | No |
| Deck construction | Fabricated |
| Deck gauge | 11 ga |
| Frame construction | Robotically welded |
| Drive tire size | 20" x 8" -8” |
| Seat type | 15" High-back |
Cub Cadet doesn’t publish 4 of these for the XT2 LX42: drive type, weight, spindle type, anti-scalp rollers.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
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What the parts on this spec sheet mean
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Cub Cadet’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre11 min 8 min
- ½ acre23 min 16 min
- 1 acre46 min 32 min
- 2 acres1 h 32 min 1 h 4 min
- 5 acres3 h 50 min 2 h 41 min
About 46 min per acre at 1.31 acres/hour, mowing at 3.8 mph. The second figure is at the published 5.5 mph top speed (1.87 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 3.9 acres per tank.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 49 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.476 hp/in
- Run time per tank~3.0 h
Mowing times assume 1.31 acres/hour: deck width x 3.8 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 3.8 mph is 70% of the 5.5 mph top speed Cub Cadet publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 5.5 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Cub Cadet doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 questions
What size deck is on the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42?
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 has a 42-inch (1067 mm) cutting deck with 2 blades and 11-gauge steel construction.
What engine is in the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42?
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 is powered by a Kohler® 7000 Series HD, 747 cc, 20 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How fast is the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42?
Top ground speed is 5.5 mph. With its 42-inch deck that works out to about 1.87 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 take to mow an acre?
About 32 min per acre, from its 42-inch deck at 5.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 1.87 acres an hour, so five acres is about 2 h 40 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42?
The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel.
How much does the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 cost?
Cub Cadet's published list price is $3,399, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 built for?
Prosumer-duty riding mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
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