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Cub Cadet RZT 54 KW vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT50
Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT 54 KW vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT50
The Cub Cadet RZT 54 KW and the Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 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 XT1 GT50 is the lighter machine (240 kg vs 252 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 is the newer design (2015 vs 2007). 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
Original price
$3,700 (2008 )Reference
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Steering
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manualReference
Variants
54KH
Kohler engineReference
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54KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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Engine
Displacement
41.2 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 76 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Tuff Torq K58Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
110 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
252 kgReference
240 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.0-6Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
22x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0-6Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
22x9.5Reference
Length
170 cmReference
184 cmReference
Height
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113 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet RZT 54 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
127 cmReference
Overall width
144 cmReference
152 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 attachments
Attachment overview
50" 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.