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Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54
The Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 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 XT1 ST54 is the newer design (2019 vs 2015). 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
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power
17.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
2.0 LReference
Power (gross)
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17.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff TorqReference
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
119 cmReference
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Weight
235 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5Reference
20x8Reference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
12Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
XT2 GX54 KH
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Kohler engineReference
XT2 GX54
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Kawasaki engineReference
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.