Compare/Cub Cadet GT 2521 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46

Cub Cadet GT 2521 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46

Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2521 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46

The Cub Cadet GT 2521 and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 21 hp. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 is the lighter machine (199 kg vs 239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 is the newer design (2015 vs 2004). In short: choose the Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet GT 2521 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

21 hp

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.9 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

38.2 ciReference

44.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 70 mmReference

78 x 76 mmReference

Power (gross)

15.7 kWReference

16.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

3350Reference

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Idle RPM

1400-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

2.0 LReference

Oil change

50 hReference

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Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Tuff Torq K46Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

Weight

86 kgReference

199 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

23x9.5-12Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.5-12Reference

20x8Reference

Length

182 cmReference

172 cmReference

Width

142 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

109 cmReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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4-bolt rear axle

25 mmReference

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Height

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107 cmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Cub Cadet GT 2521 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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300Reference

Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

121 cmReference

116 cmReference

Variants

XT2 LX46

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Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference

XT2 LX46 KH

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Kohler engine, stamped deckReference

XT2 LX46 FAB

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Kawasaki engine, fabricated deckReference

Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 attachments

46" Mower deck

Overall width

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137 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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12Reference

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.