The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E tractor engine horsepower found is 19.5 hp. PTO horsepower found is 18 hp.
Engine HP19.5 hp
PTO HP18 hp
Power / weight47.6 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
19.5 hp
PTO horsepower
18 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine torque
30 lb-ft (41 Nm)
Engine displacement
36.4 cu in (0.6 L)
Engine
547cc
Operating weight
410 lb (186 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
92.3% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
47.6 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
19.5 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
410 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
47.6 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 XT1 LT42E Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E tractor engine horsepower found is 19.5 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 XT1 LT42E is 18 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E 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 XT1 LT42E is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E is 30 lb-ft (41 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E include 547cc and 36.4 cu in (0.6 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E is 410 lb (186 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E is 92.3% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E is 47.6 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure.
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.
