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XT1-LT42 KH Cub Cadet Riding Lawn Mower
XT ENDURO SERIES
Item#:
13AOA1CS010
MSRP
XT1-LT42 KH Cub Cadet Riding Lawn Mower
XT ENDURO SERIES
Item#:
13AOA1CS010
- 42" stamped, twin blade deck
- 18 HP Kohler® engine
- Hydrostatic transmission; no shifting - just push a pedal and go
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XT1-LT42 KH Cub Cadet Riding Lawn Mower Features
Incredibly Responsive Handling
Optimized command and control at every turn with hydrostatic transmissions. No more shifting. Just push the pedal and go.
Advanced Cutting Performance
A muscular cutting system featuring stamped and fabricated cutting deck options that deliver an unprecedented level of bagging performance.
Versatility
XT lawn tractors are engineered to support a wide variety of attachments for all-season versatility.
Specs & Maintenance
Engine
- Engine Brand Kohler®
- Engine Model 5400 Series
- Engine Output 18 HP
- Fuel Tank Capacity 3 gal. easy fill, rustproof
- Cylinders Single/Cast-iron sleeve
- Engine Start Electric
- Engine Oil Capacity 1.3 qt.
- Lubrication Fully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/ spin-on oil filter
- Charging System Flywheel Alternator - 12 amp regulated
Battery
- Battery 230 cold crank amps
- Battery Voltage 230 cold crank amps
Drive System
- Forward Speed 5.5 mph
- Reverse Speed 3.1 mph
- Rear Axle 3/4" w/dual PM steel drive hubs
- Transmission Housing Cast aluminum
- Engine to Transmission Heavy-duty belt
Cutting Deck
- Deck Cutting Width 42"
- Deck Wash Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system
- Deck Material 13-gauge stamped steel
- Deck Attach/Removal QuickAttach™ (no tools required)
- Deck Engagement (PTO) Smooth lever engagement
- Deck Construction Stamped
- Spindle Construction 3/4" with steel cap and Triple Lip Sealed
- Blade(s) Twin Blade
- Deck Lift Lever/12-position/spring assisted
- Cutting Height Range 1" - 4"
- Anti-Scalping 2 Ball/2 Narrow
Chassis
- Frame Fully robotically-welded frame with new e-coating corrosion defense system
- Front Axle Heavy-duty 3/4" through machined bushings
- Turning Radius 16"
- Bumper Optional
Controls
- Cruise Control Soft touch engagement
- Brakes Automotive-style disc
- Steering Control Optimized steering system
- Display Digitial hour meter/service minder, oil, battery, brake and PTO start sequence
Comfort
- Seat Type Cub Comfort™ high-back seat with 10 degree incline and slide
Wheels
- Rear Tires 20" x 8"
- Front Tires 15" x 6" sleeve bearing
- Tire Tread Turf Saver
Dimensions
- Weight (approx.) 410 lbs.
- Wheelbase 47"
Additional Specifications
- Mulch Kit Optional
- Headlight(s) LED High Illumination
- Model Number 13AOA1CS010
Warranty
- Residential Warranty 3-year unlimited hours (includes powertrain)
- Front Axle Warranty 5-year chassis & front axle unlimited hours
Get to Know Your Cub Cadet Lawn Mower
GET TO KNOW YOUR CUB CADET
Learn more about your Cub Cadet lawn mower with riding lawn mower basics. Our lawn mower help will get you started with an overview of your riding lawn...
How to Assemble Tire Chains on your Riding Mower
MAINTENANCE
When the weather outside is frightful, it's important to stay safe. Learn how to assemble riding mower tire chains from the experts at Cub Cadet...
How to Change the Blade on your Cub Cadet Rider
REPAIRS
Learn how to safely replace riding lawn mower blades on your Cub Cadet mower using this step-by-step guide.
How to Change the Gas On a Riding Lawn Mower
MAINTENANCE
Maintaining your riding lawn mower and other lawn equipment is an important part of lawn care. Learn how to drain old gas in the lawn mower safely with a...
How to Change the Oil in Your Riding Mower
MAINTENANCE
Learn how to change lawn mower oil from Cub Cadet. Replacing lawn mower oil as part of regular maintenance will help you get the most out of your riding...
How to Change the PTO Belt on Your Cub Cadet Riding Lawn Mower
REPAIRS
Learn how to do a PTO belt repair on your riding lawn mower from Cub Cadet. Normal lawn care use can wear out the PTO belt on your mower. Find out how...
How to Install a Mulch Kit
TIPS & TRICKS
Mulching your yard will put nutrients back into the soil to keep your yard healthy all year long. Follow these simple steps for installing a mulch kit on your Cub...
How to Level a Mower Deck on a Cub Cadet Riding Lawn Mower
MAINTENANCE
Level your mower deck with these instructions from Cub Cadet...
How to Replace a Riding Lawn Mower Belt
REPAIRS
Learn how to replace a riding lawn mower belt with these step-by-step instructions from Cub Cadet.
How to Replace the Deck Belt on a Cub Cadet Garden Tractor
REPAIRS
Learn how to properly replace your Cub Cadet mower deck belt with this easy-to-follow guide and video. Regular replacement of the drive belt on a riding lawn...
Maintenance Schedule and Tips
MAINTENANCE
Use this riding lawn mower maintenance checklist from Cub Cadet to know when your riding lawn mower needs an oil change, filter check or other...
Year-Round Lawn Care and Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
Learn how to keep your lawn beautiful and healthy 365 days of the year with these seasonal lawn care tips from Cub Cadet. Year-round lawn care, proper equipment and a little planning will keep your lawn looking its best...
Model | Manual | Form Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13AOA1CS010 | MAN:OPER:BILING:NX15 | ||
| MAN:OPER:BILING:NX15 | 769-12412 | Download | |
| MAN:OPER:BILING:NX15 | 769-12412A | Download | |
| MAN:OPER:BILING:NX15 | 769-12412B | Download | |
| MAN:OPER:BILING:NX15 | 769-15870 | Download | |
| MAN:OPER:BILING:NX15 | 769-15870A | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:06301 | 769-15171 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:18-19 | 769-17171 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC NX15 | 769-12413 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC NX15 | 769-12413A | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC NX15 | 769-15871 | Download |
Product Reviews
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Packs from
Great investment.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This unit cuts grass very well, even high grass doesn't bog it down.
I use it year round thanks to the optional snow plow attachment, chains and weights.
It pushes heavy wet snow with no problem as long as you use the chains and weights for traction.
My brother liked it so much that he also bought one.
Date published: 2019-08-16
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Mike 211 from
My First Cub Cadet
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first Cub Cadet Tractor, after having had another brand for almost 25 years. I bought this to have something good for my retirement years. We bought this in September, and it did very well. The next spring, we found mice had gotten in the tractor over winter and chewed the wiring. The local Cub Cadet Repair Shop took care of warranty replacement of some wiring, and it ran well after that. The following spring, I had difficulty in starting the engine, and came to find out the choke plate was stuck in the open position.
After 25 years of having push lawn mowers and garden tractors, this has never happened to me. I eventually got the plate freed up, put some "Mechanic in a Bottle" in the gas tank, and so far it starts first time and runs very well.
I am very happy with the quality of cut, steering, and handling, it is just the problems with the choke that bothers me.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Jim7 from
Great mower for the price.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the second Cub Cadet 42" cut tractor that I have purchased. The tractors are great, hydrostatic transmissions are wonderful. I am impressed with the new LED headlights. The only complaint I have is that the deck is not constructed well enough. A welded deck should be offered for this width cut.
Date published: 2019-07-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
ELSJR from
Disappointed in the motor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased my Cub Cadet with the 18hp Kohler Courage motor and two months after the warranty was up the motor was trash. The dealer I took it to said that is the first one he's seen where the casing cracked around the crankshaft. The mower had been a good mower but this left a bad taste in my mouth.
Date published: 2019-10-02
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Danimal from
Easy to use, fairly easy to maintain.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had this for a few years. I do the maintenance regularly and bought a jack to facilitate blade changes. However the air filter seal is a pain and it will leak gas. I need a new carb for the motor already and the battery did not last more than 2 years. I suspect an issue in the charging circuit.
Date published: 2019-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Walden1986 from
Have to wait for a turn!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Second season with our mower, and between my son and wife, I hardly get a turn mowing our yard! My wife hadn't mowed our yard in 10+ years, and now she enjoys mowing. The mower has steering that feels like power steering and turns almost in its own tracks. Has been easy start and no problems at all.
Date published: 2019-09-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
macleodm3 from
Has lasted!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought the older version of this in 2012... its still running strong. Have had to replace mower deck spindles, PTO cable, PTO lever, the tires all leak air now. Other than fixing these wear items, nothing other than maintenance has been required. Very nice and comfortable mower for the long haul.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
ScramJet from
Works well ... cutting hights seem low
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this for around a month and mowed my 1/2 acre lawn three times. I need to put the cutting hight at 4" to keep it from cutting too close. It is OK at that level so I'm not trying to figure iout why ... maybe the mowewr deck range can be adjusted ... I don't know. Otherwise woorks fine.
Date published: 2019-08-08
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Item sold to me with flat tire
They shipped me this item and the front left tire was flat before its first use. Seriously guys?
Date published: 2020-12-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Yosemite Sam from
Awesome ride and great features
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have have had my XT1 L42 for a month and it was the best choice I could have made! The ride is awesome, very comfortable. Love the cruise, safety features for reverse, features for cleaning under deck but most of all my lawn looks great! It does a beautiful quality cut. I am very pleased!!
Date published: 2019-08-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Robert B from
Runs Smooth, very dependable
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my Cub Cadet XT1 42" four summers ago and it still seems new to me. I have nearly 7 acres of hilly, bumpy grass and weeds that I mow every few weeks during the
Summer. I use her with a small garden trailer to haul the trash and recycling up my 500' driveway to the street, sometimes pick up leaves in the Fall with the bagger attachment. Generally I crank her up at least once a week for one reason or another.
She runs smooth and strong, never complains about pulling a reasonable load. My only complaint is that the battery (still the original) doesn't have much reserve in the cool weather, so I keep a Battery minder hooked up to keep her topped off.
My wish list would include a bigger battery and a little suspension to tame the bumpy terrain of my terraced landscape.
Overall I'm glad I finally got rid of Dad's 40 year old "turtle" brand and purchased this sweet yellow ride!
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
WaltJr from
Very reliable mower.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had the mower for 4 years and am very pleased. I also bought the grass catcher and mulching attachments. The only negative is that with the mulching attachment, the cover for the deck outlet does not seal well and grass collects in back of it. Otherwise, everything has been fine.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ghenghis from
Don’t buy one
I just bought mine brand new, first use of cutting 3/4 acre great, started to use it second time and blades stopped working and I can’t cut my grass. $4000 nearly to cut my grass once, you must be joking me. Absolute disgrace. I had a second hand Remington before and used it for over 4 years without issue. I feel let down with this one.
Date published: 2024-05-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Isittimetomowagain from
Very happy overall
I love the price and all you get. The seat is way more comfortable than my John Deere. I love the hydro static transmission, very nice for a tractor in this price range. I looked over several other brands before deciding to go with the Cub Cadet. So far I am pleased. I also love that I can buy it local too, not just in the chain stores.
Date published: 2015-08-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Effe from
Like it. Works well
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The problem I have is the transmission bypass Rod, it seems whether it's pushed in or out the mower Still seems to move, when I first bought the mower when it was pushed in the tractor would not move now it does so I might have to have that looked in on. That's why the 4 star rating.
Date published: 2019-09-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
snarley from
lookin for my third cub
still using my second cub and it's been a pleasure the first one is still being used as a utility tractor for moving trailers around. lookin to get a zero turn because i got over 30 tree's in my 2 ac. lot. and i really want to try the steering wheel zero turn, borrowed a two handle one from a freind and didn't like the way it handled.
Date published: 2015-09-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bree from
Awesome Rider for This Newbie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased this mower to replace a self-propelled by dad had been using...haven't used a rider in a LONG time. Great features--let's me know when it's time to change the oil, etc., easy to operate, and pretty darned comfortable ride on a bumpy 1 1/2 lot. Super pleased with this mower.
Date published: 2019-08-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
simms from
great design and performance
bought this a month ago and so glad i changed from green to yellow
Date published: 2019-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Scott18 from
Nice tractor
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ive had this one for about 1.5 yrs. No issues. Starts easily and runs well. Seems to have plenty of power, but i have a cart for it and tried hauling landscape bricks and it wouldn’t make it up a hill i have. Maybe i had too many in there. No complaints, though. It’s a nice tractor
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
RogerP from
Love my new lawnmower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my new riding lawnmower. Does a very good job of mowing the grass and does not lose power one going up and down hills while mowing. The only minor complaint I have is the fact that their app hasn’t been updated in years and is very buggy for the Bluetooth connection feature
Date published: 2020-05-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Zach2020 from
First Time Cub Cadet owner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower in Feb. 2020 and got a great deal. This mower is different than any I had in the past and I find it easier to operate.
No shifting!
All the controls are easy to operate.
I dont detect any vibrations with the blade engaged.
I am pleased with the mower.
Date published: 2020-03-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Unchained from
Reliability
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first lawn tractor and it has been very reliable. This is the 3rd year and absolutely no problems and I am one that is sort of rough on things. Change the air and oil filters and get the blades sharpened before every season and you'll have a tractor that lasts for many years.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Douglas M from
Hard to get to start but mows great.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's hard to get to start always acts like the battery is dead or about to die when it goes to turn over to start. I often have to jump it off even with the new battery...only a few weeks old. But when it's running it mows like a dream... Could not ask for a better mowing cut...
Date published: 2019-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mydogismaple from
Runs smooth
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had it for about two months so far. No problems and it’s very quiet when you turn the throttle down when the blades are off. Seat pressure sensor barely recognizes my 80 lb daughter so that’s the only issue I’ve had. It has plenty of power for tall grass. My yard is mostly flat.
Date published: 2019-09-13
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Rickaroo from
excellent product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] EXTREMELY HAPPY OVERALL WITH MOWER HOWEVER WHEN MOWER ABRUPTLY DIED THE SOLENOID THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED WAS HARD TO DIAGNOIS AND IT WAS HARD TO FIND A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP LEADING TO LOSE OF MOWER USE FOR A FEW WEEKS. OTHERWISE SUPERB PRODUCT. SOLENOID DIED AFTER ONLY TWO SEASONS.
Date published: 2019-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Pete9421 from
Excellent Mower
This is my first riding mower and I love the solid construction and turning radius. I have a 3/4 acre corner lot and this is my only mower. I can get around trees and flower beds easily with the quick turning radius and only have to use my string trimmer minimally. I would recommend this mower to anyone in need of a lawn tractor.
Date published: 2015-08-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kevin6969696969 from
It does what you expect from a mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this for a year and a half now and it runs and cuts great. The only thing that could be better is if the mulcher spread the clippings out more even instead of along the right side of the mower deck. Which then builds up on the right rear tire and falls off in clumps.
Date published: 2019-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Andy62 from
Better Design
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had a 2007 42" Cub Cadet and when I couldn't fix it anymore, I did some research on the XT1 and I like that the blade control is not electronic anymore, the engine is re-designed and the way it handles is excellent. I've had this one for 2 years now and no major repairs!
Date published: 2019-07-16
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Reneewith2ees from
Great mower but
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had my Cub Cadet for almost 3 years. It’s been a great mower but the belt starting popping off. Replaced the belt, made sure all the pulleys were tight and in the right way lace but it still keeps popping off. Seems to be a reoccurring problem with the new deck design.
Date published: 2019-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dogsncars from
excellent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Replaces a sears craftsman and does an excellent job. Went from a 54” to 42” deck but hardly noticed. Runs great. Cuts grass better. Bagger attachment is a little cheap made but works better than the craftsman bagger. Smooth operation. Love the EFI with no carburetor.
Date published: 2019-12-30