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Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54
The Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT and the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 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 XT2 GX54 is the newer design (2015 vs 2009). 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
24 hp
24 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 Frederick MenardReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
1050-KH
Kohler engineReference
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1050-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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1050-VT
Briggs & Stratton engineReference
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XT2 GX54 KH
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Kohler engineReference
XT2 GX54
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Kawasaki engineReference
Engine
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
2.0 LReference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff TorqReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual leverReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
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Weight
248 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x10Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10Reference
20x8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1050 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
190Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
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 XT2 GX54 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.