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Cub Cadet LT1050 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT54
Verdict: Cub Cadet LT1050 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT54
The Cub Cadet LT1050 and the Cub Cadet XT1 GT54 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 LT1050 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 GT54 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
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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
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Compression
9.0:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Torque
51.5 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2800Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Power
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18.6 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 0510Reference
Tuff Torq K58Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
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Weight
248 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
172 cmReference
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Width
137 cmReference
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Height
109 cmReference
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Ground clearance
11 cmReference
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Cub Cadet LT1050 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet XT1 GT54 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.