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Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT54
Verdict: Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT54
The Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 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 SLTX 1050 holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 GT54 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
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 V-twin OHVReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$2,599 (2011)Reference
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Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Displacement
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44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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83 x 67 mmReference
Power
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18.6 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq K58Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
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Weight
248 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
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Cub Cadet SLTX 1050 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
260Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
12Reference
Cub Cadet XT1 GT54 attachments
54" Mower deck
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.