Compare/Cub Cadet GT 2554 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX50

Cub Cadet GT 2554 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX50

Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2554 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX50

The Cub Cadet GT 2554 and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX50 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Cub Cadet XT2 LX50 is the lighter machine (226 kg vs 383 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT2 LX50 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX50 is the newer design (2015 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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Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

Image courtesy of M DReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Original price

$4,749 (2011 )Reference

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Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

8.5 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

38.1 ciReference

44.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

78 x 76 mmReference

Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Oil capacity

5.4 LReference

2.0 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

Drive System Fluid PlusReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

Weight

383 kgReference

226 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

Height (steering wheel)

106 cmReference

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4-bolt flange 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 2554 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

275Reference

300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

54" Mower deck

Cutting width

137 cmReference

127 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

2 to 10 cmReference

Cub Cadet XT2 LX50 attachments

50" Mower deck

Overall width

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152 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.