The Cub Cadet GT 2042 tractor engine horsepower found is 20.5 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 20.5 hp.
Engine HP20.5 hp
PTO HP20.5 hp
Cub Cadet GT 2042 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
20.5 hp
PTO horsepower
20.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
41.1 cu in (0.67 L)
Engine
Kohler 673cc
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
20.5 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
20.5 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet GT 2042 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet GT 2042 tractor engine horsepower found is 20.5 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 GT 2042 is 20.5 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet GT 2042 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 GT 2042 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet GT 2042 include Kohler 673cc and 41.1 cu in (0.67 L) displacement.
Horsepower planning note
For the Cub Cadet GT 2042, engine horsepower and PTO horsepower are both listed as 20.5 hp; confirm the PTO rating in the manual before buying PTO-driven 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.
