The Cub Cadet CLT-542 tractor engine horsepower found is 18 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 18 hp.
Engine HP18 hp
PTO HP18 hp
Power / weight36 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet CLT-542 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
18 hp
PTO horsepower
18 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Operating weight
500 lb (227 kg)
Power-to-weight
36 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
18 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
18 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
500 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
36 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet CLT-542 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet CLT-542 tractor engine horsepower found is 18 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet CLT-542 is 18 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet CLT-542 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet CLT-542 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet CLT-542 is 500 lb (227 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet CLT-542 is 36 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Cub Cadet CLT-542, use 18 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
