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Cub Cadet GT 2000 vs Cub Cadet Z54
Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2000 vs Cub Cadet Z54
The Cub Cadet GT 2000 and the Cub Cadet Z54 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet Z54 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GT 2000 is the newer design (2011 vs 1997). 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
20 hp
20 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 V-twin OHVReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$3,499 (2011)Reference
$5,100 (1998 )Reference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
20.8 LReference
Displacement
39.1 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 66 mmReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.4 LReference
5.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Hydro-Gear BDRReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
128 cmReference
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Front tire
16x6.5Reference
9x3.5Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
11x4 (late)Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
193 cmReference
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Rear axle
25 mmReference
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Weight
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348 kgReference
Cub Cadet GT 2000 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
25Reference
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Battery CCA
275Reference
380Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z54 attachments
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
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137 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 cmReference
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.