The Cub Cadet GT 2542 is a lawn tractor rated at 20 hp, positioning it among the more powerful models in its class. Manufactured from 2006 to 2010, this model features a 2-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, connected to a hydrostatic transmission for two-wheel drive. Its listed weight is 333 kg. The GT 2542 is suited for operations covering approximately 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
20 hp
Weight
333 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
49 rows
Recorded power
20 hp
Recorded weight
333 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
2006-2010
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Garden tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Dry disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
20HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank8.5 LReference
Kohler CH20SReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
Displacement38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)14.9 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity1.9 LReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionHydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity5.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase119 cmReference
Weight333 kgReference
Front tire15x6Reference
Rear tire23x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x9.5Reference
Length182 cmReference
Cub Cadet GT 2542 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA275Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
The 2500 series was compatible with the 30-inch tiller (190-002).Reference
42" Mower deck
Typemid-mount Cub CadetReference
Type3-blade with manual spring-assisted liftReference
Cutting width106 cmReference
Cut height3 to 10 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
