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XT2 LX42
XT2 ENDURO SERIES
Item#:
13APA1TEA10
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$ 4,399.00
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XT2 LX42
XT2 ENDURO SERIES
Item#:
13APA1TEA10
Cub Cadet® Enduro Series XT2 LX42 42-in. 20 HP* Riding Lawn Mower with AeroForce™ Fabricated Deck is designed to deliver a premium cut with few clumps and stragglers, fine clippings and evenness. Features a hydrostatic transmission that helps provide a smooth operation. An adjustable cut and sew high back 15-in. seat designed to provide comfort for an excellent mowing experience.
- A strong 20 HP*/725cc twin-cylinder Kohler® HD engine is designed to deliver reliable power to tackle your yard.
- 42-in. strong AeroForce™ fabricated deck is designed to deliver a premium cut with few clumps and stragglers, fine clippings and evenness.
- Compact AGM battery is designed to deliver a premium experience with a long lifespan, low maintenance and excellent starting performance for reliable starting season to season.
- A steel bumper helps provide excellent protection for tough tasks.
- Adjustable cut and sew high back 15-in. seat with armrests and 10-degree incline and slide slope helps provides comfort.
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XT2 LX42 Features
Dealer Exclusive
Available exclusively at your Cub Cadet dealer.
Front-End Protection
A heavy duty bumper comes standard on all XT2 Enduro Series models.
AeroForce™ Cutting Deck
XT2 Enduro Series models are equipped with a fabricated AeroForce™ deck cutting system that has been tested to deliver a best-in-class cut, with fewer clumps and finer clippings.
Adjustable Cut-and-Sew Seat
A 15-inch seat with armrests and 10-degree incline and slide slope provides elite comfort for an unrivaled mowing experience.
Optimized Steering
Automotive-inspired handling with an optimized steering system delivers a one-touch, 16-inch turning radius.
Versatility
Year-round attachments maximize the versatility of your Cub Cadet Enduro Series tractor.
LED Headlights
LED headlights come standard on every Enduro Series model, allowing you to see clearer in low-visibility conditions.
Smoother Ride
Enhanced front wheel bearings for friction-free wheel rotation.
Tuff Torq™ Transmission
Hydrostatic transmissions from Tuff Torq™ feature a robust transaxle with a smooth response making it easy to operate at consistent speeds up to 5.5 MPH.
Strong Warranty
Backed by a 3-year no hour limit warranty, 5-year frame warranty and lifetime limited fabricated deck shell warranty.
Specs & Maintenance
Engine
- Engine Brand Kohler®
- Engine Model 7000 Series HD
- Engine Model Number KT715
- Engine Displacement 725cc
- Engine Output 20HP
- Starter Type Electric
- Fuel Tank Capacity 3.0 gal. US (11.36 L)
- Cylinders Twin
- Engine Start Ignition Key
- Engine Oil Capacity 2.0 qts. US (1.89 L)
- Lubrication Fully pressurized
- Charging System 12 amp regulated
- Fuel Gauge No
- Governor Mechanical
- Choke Separate Choke
- Air Filter Single element
- Oil Filter Yes
- Fuel Delivery Carburetor
Battery
- Battery 210 CCA
- Battery Type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat)
- Battery Voltage 12V
Drive System
- Transmission Tuff Torq® K46
- Forward Speed 5.5 MPH / 8.6 km/h
- Reverse Speed 3 MPH / 4.8 km/h
- Rear Axle 1"
- Drive System Hydrostatic
- Transmission Control Foot Pedal
- Transmission Housing Cast aluminum
- Rear Differential Lock No
Cutting Deck
- Deck Cutting Width 42 in
- Deck Wash Yes
- Deck Material 11-gauge steel
- Deck Engagement (PTO) Manual
- Deck Construction Fabricated
- Blade(s) 2
- Deck Lift Manual
- Cutting Height Range 1" - 4"
- Anti-Scalping 2 gauge wheels
- Deck Positions 12
Chassis
- Frame Robotically welded
- Turning Radius 16"
- Bumper Steel Tube
- Rear Tow Hitch Yes
- Corrosion Protection Yes
- Front Pivot Bar Cast iron
Controls
- Cruise Control Yes
- Brakes Disc
Comfort
- Seat Type 15" High-back
- Armrests Yes
- Seat Adjustment Lever
- Floor Mats Rubber
Wheels
- Bearing Type Ball Bearing
- Rear Tires 20" x 8" -8”
- Front Tires 15"x6"-6"
- Tire Tread Multi Trac
Specifications
- Series XT2® Enduro Series™
Additional Specifications
- Hour Meter Yes
- Mulch Kit Available separately
- Headlight(s) Dual LED
- Cup Holder Yes
- Operator Presence System Yes
- Model Number 13APA1TEA10
Warranty
- Residential Warranty 3-year unlimited hours
- Frame Warranty 5-year limited
- Front Axle Warranty 5-year unlimited hours
- Deck Shell Warranty Lifetime limited
- Commercial Warranty No
Disclaimers
- Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Products depicted on website and other advertisements are for demonstration purposes only. Actual products offered for sale may vary in design, required attachments, safety features and non-functional appearance from. See other general disclaimers at the bottom of our website.
- Horsepower As rated by Kohler®, all power levels are stated in gross horsepower at 3600 RPM per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer.
Model | Manual | Form Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13APA1TEA10 | MAN:OPER:DIG:TRILING:NX15 | ||
| MAN:OPER:DIG:TRILING:NX15 | 769-25738B | Download | |
| MAN:OPER:DIG:TRILING:NX15 | 769-25738C | Download | |
| MAN:OPER:DIG:TRILING:NX15 | 769-25738D | Download | |
| MAN:OPER:DIG:TRILING:NX15 | 769-25738E | Download | |
| MAN:OPER:DIG:TRILING:NX15 | 769-26860 | Download | |
| MAN:OPER:DIG:TRILING:NX15 | 769-26989 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:20-21 | 769-25879 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:21-22 | 769-26272 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:22-23 | 769-26607 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:Warranty_Addendum_In | 769-26830 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC NX15 | 769-23211C | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC NX15 | 769-26638 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC NX15 | 769-26638A | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC NX15 | 769-26638B | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC NX15 | 769-26993 | Download |
Product Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
E Bowman from
Quality of mower
This is my first rider, getting to old for all the push mowing. I love this mower. It runs amazingly well and cuts fantastic. It may be funny but the seat is crazy comfortable and the 16inch turning radius is great.
The mower is still quite new (2.1 hrs) but so far I love it and would recommend it.
Date published: 2022-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Scott Buckholz from
XT2 LX42
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love my mower, Does what it is suppose to do. Fairly comfortable, Easy Steering. Does a very good job cutting up close to my large and medium trees. Got almost 4 hr on it, Oil change to come.
Does everything I need and then some.
Date published: 2023-05-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
ironmaiden from
like it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had mine for about 6 years...just replaced the original battery last summer. love how it's comfortable the seat and the steer doesn't feel like I am right on top of it like other mowers I tried on....The ony thing That I wished it had was ...a little more suction when I put on the grass /leaf catcher as I have acorns in the Fall and used to have an old JD that would pick'em up....however....I am happy with my Cub!
Date published: 2024-04-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chrystle from
Awesome mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great with the unlevel yard we have. Power is perfect.
Date published: 2023-09-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
rocket appliantist from
Great Mower
Fantastic mower, does everything I need it to do and then some. Mows my 1.75 acre yard with hilly terrain in about 1.4-1.6 hours. Have cut a field as well that was chest-high, with no issues either. This mower is a beast.
Date published: 2022-05-31
Rated 2 out of
5
by
CC463 from
XT2 LX42
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Impossible to lower anti-scalp wheels to 1/2 or 1/4” from ground as directed in manual. Mechanic at Cub dealer suggested removing and then rewelding the brackets. On a redesigned mower costing over $2500.
Date published: 2021-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Circle P Ranch from
4th year in use review
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] OK, you buy a product and register it and they want a review. You get I brought it home, fired it up and it worked great! I don't do reviews like that, I use the product over and over and then maybe will write a review. I've owned my Cub for 4 years now, here's a real review. This is without a doubt the best lawn mower I've ever owned! I've had 3 other brands that never performed as well as this Cub Cadet. We have 50 acres in northern MN and I routinely mow 4+ every 1-2 weeks and sometimes way more if I get into my pasture and deer food plots. I was leery of the hydrostatic drive as all my others had select a speed levers, this drive has never let me down, it's easy and seamless. Never had a Kawasaki engine, all Briggs or Koehler's in the past, The Kawasaki starts EVERY time, runs great and has great torque to power through the tough stuff. Maintenance: In 4 years I've changed the oil and filter twice, sharpened the blades twice, blew out the air filter twice. The original battery is still good and with a wash every now and again it looks as good as new. The welded deck was important to me as I mow over a lot of sticks and branches that I don't pick up. The mower is parked in an unheated garage during the winter, I put Stabil in the gas when I park it. Fires up first try in the spring. I absolutely consider this Cub Cadet one of the best investments I've ever made! 4th year use review, it's been thru hell and back and still runs as well as it did the first time when I was asked to review it! Absolutely FIVE STARS!!
Date published: 2021-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bruce1957 from
New Tractor makes cutting the lawn a pleasure
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Tractor is great with plenty of power. Operator controls easy to get to and seat is very comfortable. The quality of the cut so far has been very good. I have only had my new tractor for a month now, but hope to get many good years of service out of it. I also purchased mulch kit and extended service warranty to take good care go my purchase.
Date published: 2024-08-07
Rated 4 out of
5
by
new mower guy from
Solid and fast
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] runs beautifully and cuts the grass into a very fine size
Date published: 2023-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Freeze from
Great tractor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First yard big enough for a riding mower.... and I couldn't be happier with my choice on this! Rides like a dream, cuts like a dream, and the bagger great too.... it looks really good too!
Date published: 2021-04-18
Rated 4 out of
5
by
TomBurdick from
Loud
Tractor is a little loud but runs good.I like the feature of being able to mow in reverse without holding a button down.
Date published: 2022-05-27
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Bill1029 from
Frustrated at 15.0 hours run time
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased for the 2023 mowing season. It continues to back fire when turning off after mowing. I keep it at high idle as requested. I’m told I have to replace the fuel solenoid. I use 90 octane non-ethanol gasoline. It should be under warranty, but I need to pay for hauling so I’ll fix myself. I assumed purchasing at a dealer, the mower would be a step up from the XT1 model.
Kinda wish now that I purchase a John Deere.
Date published: 2023-10-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sevi from
Black hood is the newer 2021 model
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just got it today after waiting a couple of months for the new 2021 model to come out. First of all please make sure you look at the reviews for people that got the newer 2021 model with the black hood, not the older 2020 model with full yellow hood. The difference between the old and the new model is that it has the best engine, Kawasaki and a heavy duty fabricated desk , not stamped. These two features you will normally find it in the higher models but the XT2 for them , so that's the one you want.
Regarding the deck 42 inches is sufficient since it does not stick too much on the left side, when you sit on the tractor and looo down, meaning less risk to catch the corner of a stone of fence.
Also, this new model has a better battery and the front wheels turn almost 90 degrees, easy to stear.
This tractor replaces another Cub Cadet that was 20 years old, so looking for another 20 years with this one
Date published: 2021-05-02
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Dennis W from
Overall excellent
Could use a little more power. Has trouble getting around on inclines that are not very steep.
Date published: 2022-05-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dwit22 from
Great mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great mower! Happy with the purchase and decision to go with cub cadet. The 42” is perfect for our yard and the upgrades for the xt2 are worth it.
Date published: 2021-04-29
Rated 2 out of
5
by
pappy07 from
Handles well
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased my XT2 LX42 in April 2021. I also paid for a mulching kit at the time and so far have not received it. The mower handles well but cut unevenly and scalps unlevel places in my yard. The side discharge spreads the clippings so far that I can not determine where I have cut and miss places in my lawn. My grandson really liked the looks and performance of the mower and he cuts my grass, so That is the primary reason for purchasing this mower. The deck belt jumps off the pulley regardless if the PTO is engaged at low or full engine speed. He also really wanted a Cadet Tee shirt and cap, but they are not available either. I am starting to wish that I had gone back to J.D. that served me well for over 10 years, which I gave to my son. I am really trying hard to like this mower but I am starting to regret the purchase. My dealer is great, but he can't help me either. It handles great and has excellent power.
Date published: 2021-06-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
DTMC from
Needs locking axle
Jerky acceleration at times. Should come with a locking axle at this price point. Love the Kawasaki engine!
Date published: 2022-05-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Poor craftsmanship.
Third time using the one blade fell off. I checked the underside of the deck and noticed the threads on the bolt that holds it on are stripped. Not sure where this happened but already in need of a repair.
Date published: 2021-06-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Gerry in Northboro Mass from
Delivery of the tractor and the operations manual
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very happy with the tractor, however I would have thought that some more instructions on the set up and optimization of the mower deck could have been provided. The individual that delivered the tractor indicated that he does not know much about the machine. I need to adjust the front and rear height controls and it has been a real challenge. The operations manual is not very user friendly. I was planning to take the mower deck off to do some other lawn and garden work with an accessory and i had to cancel that option, and the manual was not helpful in describing how to take the deck off. I am an engineer and have written many manuals for O&M of equipment, so this is not just an amateur's opinion.
Date published: 2024-07-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DCDM from
Excellent mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a few weeks ago. It has impressed me with the handling of the hills in my yard, the added cart attachment assisted with the removal tree limbs and rocks off my land with ease, an added bonus was seat moved forward making it functional for teen daughters to drive.
Date published: 2021-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lawn gnome from
Great mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow the xt2 is a great lawn tractor. It’s easy to handle and the cut is second to none. It is super comfortable while out in the yard and everyone loves the looks of it too.
Date published: 2021-05-04
Rated 4 out of
5
by
pkrupa from
XT2 LX42
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good mower, fast lots of features. Uneven cut on other than flat surfaces. Height adjustment does not correspond to walk behind mowers
Date published: 2024-07-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lisa Rodriques from
Feeling a sense of relief
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this mower! It turns so easily and the cutting is precise. I have no complaints thus far and highly recommend.
Date published: 2024-07-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Back Pain Free Ed from
Time saver
Tired of raking leaves, I wanted a riding mower to attach a leaf collection system to. Researched for about a year before buying this model. I am amazed with the ease of operation and its cutting abilities. Can't wait to attack the leafs this year instead of the other way around. Powerful engine, fabricated is a Must if you have lots of trees like I do. Spend the extra money on the XT2.
Date published: 2021-05-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Emarie56 from
Would buy again
Solid mower. Does everything I expected it to, nothing more.
Date published: 2024-09-16
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Bob covered in debris from
Mulcher throws debris out the front of mower deck
My parents bought one last year, and my mother gets covered in debris when she uses the mulching function. We've talked to the dealer once with no luck. She has actually hit with ricocheting rocks and sticks. @cubcadet can you please help us?
Date published: 2021-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Runway27 from
First Time Riding Mower Owner
Was debating between Cub Cadet’s XT2 LX42, John Deere S240 and X350. Decided on the XT2 LX42. Couldn’t be more happier with the purchase. The Kawasaki engine, fabricated deck, transmission, rolled frame edges, all did it for me. Minus the electric PTO, and a 2nd set of anti-scalp wheels, the LX42 checked all the features I was looking for.
I had my dealer install a mulch kit. Worked wells without one, and wasn’t sure what to expect with all the mixed to negative reviews on the mulch kit. Now that I have the mulch kit, I highly recommend getting the mulch kit. It really completes the mower. It cuts the grass incredibly well without one, but with the mulch kit, no more grass in my mulch beds and you can’t even see the grass clippings. The 2021 model year uses a different part number so not sure if changes were made to improve the mulch kit design. Very happy with my purchase and would recommend this mower. My next purchase will be to get a bagger attachment for the Fall.
Date published: 2021-09-05
Rated 3 out of
5
by
fredsdaddy from
good mower but
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought mower a couple of days ago runs good and comfortable ride but scalps my yard in some places deck has only 2 anti scalp wheels asked the dealer about it another wheel and bracket can be added for $150 Why were the not added at factory
Date published: 2021-09-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Allan Margeson from
Exactly As It Should Be
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 riding lawnmower is the perfect compliment to your mowing experience! Very easy to operate. Very comfortable to drive. The lawn adjustment is easy to navigate. Thrilled with my investment and partnership with Cub Cadet.
Date published: 2021-09-17
Rated 1 out of
5
by
FAF2024 from
Starting / Backfire Issues
I decided to purchase this item even though the higher cost assuming better quality as well wanted to support local over big box stores. Unfortunately this unit has had issues with starting and backfiring since day 1. For some reason they do not honor a return or replacement and only offer repairs to their equipment that never worked properly. It's been 2 years and I'm still cutting my larger lawn with a push mower most of the time because the repairs don't seem to last more than 2 cuts before having to send back. If your product is broken right out of the box you should honor a return or replacement if you can't fix the problem. I really did not want to write this review but after 2 years of push mowing even though spending a lot of $$$ on this product I didn't have much choice.
Date published: 2024-08-28