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Cub Cadet GT 2550 vs Cub Cadet RZT S42

Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2550 vs Cub Cadet RZT S42

The Cub Cadet GT 2550 and the Cub Cadet RZT S42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Cub Cadet RZT S42 is the lighter machine (247 kg vs 381 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet RZT S42 holds more fuel (10.6 L vs 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT S42 is the newer design (2012 vs 2005). 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 GT 2550 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet RZT S42 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$4,349 (2011 )Reference
Steering
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.5 LReference
10.6 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
5.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
2
Parking brakeReference
3
BrakeReference
4
ForwardReference
5
ReverseReference
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Drive System Fluid PlusReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
381 kgReference
247 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
203 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
4-bolt flange rear axle
25 mmReference
Height
91 cmReference
Cub Cadet GT 2550 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet RZT S42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Overall width
137 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.

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