Compare/Cub Cadet GT 3100 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSE

Cub Cadet GT 3100 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSE

Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 3100 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSE

The Cub Cadet GT 3100 and the Cub Cadet XT3 GSE 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 GT 3100 is the lighter machine (360 kg vs 362 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet GT 3100 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT3 GSE 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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Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

Original price

$5,649 (2011 )Reference

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Steering

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electric powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

12.5 LReference

Displacement

41.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 67 mmReference

81 x 66 mmReference

Power (gross)

17.2 kWReference

16.8 kWReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3450Reference

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Idle RPM

1450-3600Reference

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Torque

51.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.2 LReference

1.8 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-pneumatic idlerReference

electricReference

Front PTO Type

shaft (SAE BB)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

128 cmReference

Weight

360 kgReference

362 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5-8Reference

16x6.5Reference

Rear tire

23x9.5-12Reference

23x10.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5-8Reference

16x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.5-12Reference

23x10.5Reference

Length

183 cmReference

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Width

106 cmReference

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Height

110 cmReference

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4-bolt flange rear axle

25 mmReference

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Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Cub Cadet GT 3100 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

25Reference

Battery CCA

435Reference

300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet XT3 GSE attachments

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

Overall width

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127 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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6Reference

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.