Compare/Cub Cadet LT 1024 vs Cub Cadet XT1 ST54

Cub Cadet LT 1024 vs Cub Cadet XT1 ST54

Verdict: Cub Cadet LT 1024 vs Cub Cadet XT1 ST54

The Cub Cadet LT 1024 and the Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 is the lighter machine (235 kg vs 236 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 is the newer design (2019 vs 2004). 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

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Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

Displacement

44.2 ciReference

44.24 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 73 mmReference

84 x 66 mmReference

Power (gross)

17.9 kWReference

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Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Idle RPM

1200-3600Reference

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Torque

44.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Power

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17.9 kWReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear 311-0510Reference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

Weight

86 kgReference

235 kgReference

Front tire

15x6x6Reference

16x6.5Reference

Rear tire

20x9x8Reference

22x9.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6x6Reference

16x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x9x8Reference

22x9.5Reference

Length

172 cmReference

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Width

137 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

109 cmReference

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Ground clearance

11 cmReference

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Cub Cadet LT 1024 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

16Reference

12Reference

Battery CCA

270Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

50" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

127 cmReference

137 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

2 to 10 cmReference

Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 attachments

54" Mower deck

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.