John Deere E110 - 42 vs. CUB CADET XT1 LT42
A straight, spec-by-spec look for lawn buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
Is the John Deere E110 - 42 right for you?
The Customer shopping in this range typically owns a half-acre to an acre of relatively flat lawn and wants a reliable, no-fuss mower they can count on season after season without a lot of second-guessing at the dealership. The Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 does carry a half-horsepower edge at 19.5 hp versus the E110's 19 hp, and its warranty language looks longer on paper with that three-year limited and five-year frame coverage. Those are fair points worth acknowledging. But the E110's two-pedal foot-controlled hydrostatic gives most Customers a noticeably more intuitive driving experience compared to a single foot-pedal setup, and the John Deere Edge deck has a well-earned reputation for a clean, consistent cut that holds up over years of use.
Where the E110 really separates itself is everything that happens after the sale. John Deere's parts network means your local Koenig store carries what you need, and the E110's transparent list price of $1,799 lets you walk in knowing exactly where you stand. Resale on John Deere turf equipment also tends to hold better than most competitors in this segment, so you are protecting your investment from day one.
If you want to sit on one, compare the pedal feel side by side, or just talk through what your yard actually demands, stop into any of our stores across Indiana and Ohio and we will make sure you leave with the right fit.
| Specification | John Deere E110 - 42 | CUB CADET XT1 LT42 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 hp 14.2 kW | 19.5 hp 14.5 kW |
| Engine manufacturer/model | 33R877 (M33) | Kohler® 5400 Series |
| Transaxle type | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive | Tuff Torq® TL-200 hydrostatic |
| Transaxle control | Two-pedal foot-controlled hydrostatic | Foot pedal |
| Rear tires | 20x8-8 | 20x8-8 |
| Lift system type | Lever on fender deck | Lever |
| Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm | 42 in. 107 cm |
| U.S. list price | $1,799 with 42-in. (107-cm) mower ($1,899 for California model) | |
| U.S. warranty | 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) | 3-year limited, 5-year frame and axle, no commercial use |
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