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Cub Cadet Tank M54 HN vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M54 HN vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54
The Cub Cadet Tank M54 HN 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 Tank M54 HN holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 is the newer design (2015 vs 2003). 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
differential powerReference
manualReference
Variants
M54-HN
Honda engineReference
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M54-KH
Kohler engineReference
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KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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XT2 GX54 KH
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Kohler engineReference
XT2 GX54
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Kawasaki engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
40.9 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 72 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
—
2.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff TorqReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
478 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5.0-6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0-6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
198 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet Tank M54 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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300Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Overall width
165 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 attachments
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.