Cub Cadet Recon 60 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
Verdict: Cub Cadet Recon 60 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX
The Cub Cadet Recon 60 and the Cub Cadet XT3 GSX 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 XT3 GSX is the lighter machine (362 kg vs 469 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Recon 60 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT3 GSX is the newer design (2015 vs 2008). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.