John Deere E110 - 42 vs. CUB CADET XT1 LT42 EFI G
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 who lands on this comparison is usually someone with a half-acre to an acre of lawn, a modest budget, and no desire to overthink the purchase. They want a reliable machine that starts, cuts cleanly, and does not become a project. The E110 comes in at $1,799, which is $150 less than the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 EFI G, and it pairs that price with a clearly rated 19 hp engine. The Cub Cadet listing does not publish a horsepower figure, so you are left guessing what you are actually buying. With John Deere, that number is right there on the spec sheet.
The Cub Cadet does carry a longer warranty on paper, three years bumper-to-bumper versus two on the E110, and that is worth acknowledging. But a warranty is only as good as the shop honoring it. With Koenig stores across Indiana and Ohio, you have a local service team, genuine John Deere parts on the shelf, and technicians who work on these machines every week. That kind of uptime support and the strong resale value John Deere holds over time tends to matter more to most Customers than an extra year of paperwork coverage.
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| Specification | John Deere E110 - 42 | CUB CADET XT1 LT42 EFI G |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 19 hp 14.2 kW | Not available |
| Engine manufacturer/model | 33R877 (M33) | Cub Cadet® |
| Transaxle type | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive | Tuff Torq® foot-controlled hydrostatic transmission |
| Transaxle control | Two-pedal foot-controlled hydrostatic | Foot pedal |
| Rear tires | 20x8-8 | 20x8 |
| 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) | $1,949 with 42-in. (107-cm) mower |
| 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 limited chassis and axle / Lifetime limited deck shell |
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People buy an experience and a partner they trust, not just a machine. With Koenig you also get:
- Performance Edge maintenance — scheduled service, multi-point inspections, genuine John Deere parts, priority scheduling; the 4-year plan adds a year of warranty.
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- Total cost of ownership — John Deere durability, resale value, and uptime often win over the life of the machine.
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