The Cub Cadet CLT-542 tractor is 68 in long, 50 in wide, and 42.5 in tall, with a 47 in wheelbase.
Length68 in (5 ft 8 in) / 1,727.2 mm
Width50 in (4 ft 2 in) / 1,270 mm
Height42.5 in (3 ft 6.5 in) / 1,079.5 mm
Wheelbase47 in (3 ft 11 in) / 1,193.8 mm
Cub Cadet CLT-542 Dimensions
Overall length
68 in (5 ft 8 in) / 1,727.2 mm
Overall width
50 in (4 ft 2 in) / 1,270 mm
Overall height
42.5 in (3 ft 6.5 in) / 1,079.5 mm
Wheelbase
47 in (3 ft 11 in) / 1,193.8 mm
Front tread width
42 in (3 ft 6 in) / 1,066.8 mm
Rear tread width
48 in (4 ft 0 in) / 1,219.2 mm
Tractor Size Comparison Chart
Overall length comparison
This model
68 in
Average
105 in
Low
70 in
High
140 in
Overall width comparison
This model
50 in
Average
48 in
Low
34 in
High
66 in
Overall height comparison
This model
42.5 in
Average
68 in
Low
42 in
High
94 in
Wheelbase comparison
This model
47 in
Average
58 in
Low
42 in
High
74 in
Cub Cadet CLT-542 Extra Dimension Notes
Size class note
The Cub Cadet CLT-542 comes across as a small compact tractor in real-world fitment. It is sized more for acreage, yard work, loader jobs and tight property access than large field work.
Storage fit note
The Cub Cadet CLT-542 is a realistic candidate for garage-style storage in the right setup. With length 68 in (5 ft 8 in) / 1,727.2 mm, width 50 in (4 ft 2 in) / 1,270 mm, and height 42.5 in (3 ft 6.5 in) / 1,079.5 mm, measure the door, not just the room.
Wheelbase note
The Cub Cadet CLT-542’s 47 in (3 ft 11 in) / 1,193.8 mm wheelbase gives useful context to the overall length. It shows how much of the tractor is actual chassis span.
Tread width note
The Cub Cadet CLT-542 has tread width listed as 42 in (3 ft 6 in) / 1,066.8 mm at the front and 48 in (4 ft 0 in) / 1,219.2 mm at the rear. It helps separate body width from wheel stance.
Storage Tips
Floor space is not enough; check the door height, side clearance and attachment length.
If the tractor is stored with a loader or rear implement, add more bay depth than the bare length suggests.
This is a smaller tractor class, so tight acreage sheds and small equipment bays are realistic if the doorway clears.
Use the 47 in wheelbase as a clue for how much approach room is needed near the shed entrance.
Storage FAQ
What size garage will fit the tractor?
For the Cub Cadet CLT-542, the listed storage problem is simple: 42.5 in height, 50 in width and 68 in length all have to clear. The sensible garage/shed target is 7 ft high, 8 ft wide, and 15 ft deep.
What size door should I check?
For this storage class, the safer number is 7 ft high, 8 ft wide, 15 ft deep. That keeps the doorway and bay ahead of the tractor’s actual 42.5 in height, 50 in width and 68 in length.
Do attachments change the storage size?
Yes. The published 68 in length is useful for the bare tractor, but the real storage number is the longest point from front attachment to rear attachment.
How much maneuvering room should I allow?
Use the 47 in wheelbase as the handling clue. If the approach is angled, a 8 ft door may still feel tight, so leave about 12 ft to straighten up.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor dimensions can change by year, tire setup, cab/ROPS setup, attachments and market. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official cubcadet.com website for official information.
