Is the John Deere X350-42A right for you?
Most Customers looking at this comparison are homeowners with a half-acre to an acre of lawn who mow regularly and want a machine that starts reliably, cuts cleanly, and does not become a project in the driveway. The Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 does carry a 46-inch deck and a slight horsepower edge at 22 hp versus 21.5 hp on the X350, so if raw cutting width is the only number you care about, that is worth noting. But for most buyers, those differences are not what determines whether a mower earns its keep over five or six seasons.
Where the X350 pulls ahead is in the details that matter long-term. The Accel Deep deck is engineered specifically for John Deere's blade geometry and discharge pattern, so the cut quality is consistent even in thicker grass. The Twin Touch pedal system gives you more intuitive forward and reverse control than a single foot pedal. The no-tools oil drain makes routine maintenance something you will actually do on schedule. And the 4-year bumper-to-bumper warranty covers more ground than the Cub Cadet's 3-year limited, giving you real peace of mind through the years a mower typically sees its hardest use.
Resale value and parts availability are worth a conversation too. John Deere holds its value well in this region, and our stores across Indiana and Ohio carry genuine parts and have technicians who know these machines. If you want to walk through how the X350 fits your specific yard and routine, stop in and talk with our team.
| Specification | John Deere X350-42A | CUB CADET XT2 LX46 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 21.5 hp 16.0 kW | 22 hp 16.4 kW |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter | |
| Engine manufacturer/model | FR651V | Kohler® 7000 Series HD |
| Transaxle type | K46 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle | Tuff Torq® K46 hydrostatic |
| Transaxle control | Twin Touch™ pedals | Foot pedal |
| Rear tires | 20x10-8 | 20x8-8 |
| Lift system type | Foot pedal with optional adjustable spring assist kit | Lever |
| Cutting width | Accel Deep™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm | 46 in. 117 cm |
| U.S. warranty | 4 year/300 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, lifetime limited fabricated mower shell, no commercial use |
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