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Cub Cadet CLT-538 vs Cub Cadet LT 2138
Verdict: Cub Cadet CLT-538 vs Cub Cadet LT 2138
The Cub Cadet CLT-538 and the Cub Cadet LT 2138 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Cub Cadet CLT-538 is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). 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
16 hp
16 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-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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8.5 LReference
Displacement
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26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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90 x 67 mmReference
Rated RPM
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3350Reference
Idle RPM
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1400-3600Reference
Torque
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33.9 NmReference
Oil capacity
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6.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
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5 to 10 cmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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119 cmReference
Weight
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45 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6-8Reference
Rear tire
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20x9-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x9-12Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Cub Cadet LT 2138 attachments
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.