Compare/Cub Cadet HDS 2155 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Cub Cadet HDS 2155 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Verdict: Cub Cadet HDS 2155 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

The Cub Cadet HDS 2155 and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI is the lighter machine (195 kg vs 259 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet HDS 2155 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI is the newer design (2016 vs 1996). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Original price

$3,000 (1999 )Reference

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Variants

2150

gearReference

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2155

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

9.5 LReference

Displacement

26 ciReference

33.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 68 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Idle RPM

1400-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

759-3693Reference

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Sparkplug gap

1.016 mmReference

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Oil capacity

7.1 LReference

1.7 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Power

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11.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic fuel injectionReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-10LReference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

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Weight

259 kgReference

195 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

20x9-8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x9-8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Length

182 cmReference

172 cmReference

Width

129 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

106 cmReference

107 cmReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 2155 attachments

2155 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

275Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

116 cmReference

Belt

954-3073 (deck)Reference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

2 to 10 cmReference

Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI attachments

46" Mower deck

Overall width

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134 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.