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Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 vs Cub Cadet SLT1550
Verdict: Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 vs Cub Cadet SLT1550
The Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 and the Cub Cadet SLT1550 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Cub Cadet SLT1550 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 is the newer design (2012 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
25 hp
25 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of White's Farm SupplyReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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18.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
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paper elementReference
Compression
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9:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3375Reference
Torque
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63.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2000Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Point gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 320-0610Reference
Hydro-Gear 0510Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
2.3 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
248 kgReference
248 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
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137 cmReference
Height
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109 cmReference
Ground clearance
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11 cmReference
Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
25Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
260Reference
235Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
6Reference
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Belt
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954-04077Reference
Overall width
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137 cmReference
Cub Cadet SLT1550 attachments
SLT1550 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal below the seat on the Super LT 1550.Reference
Attachment overview
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.