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Cub Cadet GT 1554VT vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH
Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 1554VT vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH
The Cub Cadet GT 1554VT and the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH is the lighter machine (258 kg vs 266 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH is the newer design (2015 vs 2009). 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
26 hp
26 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
45.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
84 x 69 mmReference
Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3375Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
2.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Tuff Torq K58Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
266 kgReference
258 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
22x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
22x9.5Reference
Length
172 cmReference
184 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
113 cmReference
Ground clearance
11 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet GT 1554VT attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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12Reference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Overall width
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160 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
Variants
XT2 GX54 KH
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Kohler engineReference
XT2 GX54
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Kawasaki engineReference
Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 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.