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Cub Cadet 3654 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3654 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
The Cub Cadet 3654 and the Cub Cadet XT3 GSX are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Cub Cadet 3654 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT3 GSX is the newer design (2015 vs 1999). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Steering
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electric powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
12.5 LReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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83 x 67 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Cub Cadet 3654 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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25Reference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
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128 cmReference
Weight
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362 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x10.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x10.5-8Reference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet XT3 GSX attachments
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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.