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Cub Cadet GT 2542 vs Cub Cadet GTX 2000
Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2542 vs Cub Cadet GTX 2000
The Cub Cadet GT 2542 and the Cub Cadet GTX 2000 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 GTX 2000 holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GTX 2000 is the newer design (2011 vs 2006). 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 horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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electric powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.5 LReference
12.5 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
39.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
76 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.4 LReference
5.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
128 cmReference
Weight
333 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5Reference
23x10.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5Reference
23x10.5Reference
Length
182 cmReference
193 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Rear axle
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25 mmReference
Cub Cadet GT 2542 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
25Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cub Cadet GTX 2000 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.