Head to head · Utility

Ag King AK2040 vs Cub Cadet GT2542

Ag King AK2040 Tractor
Ag KingModel A

Ag King AK2040

Utility

power
20 hp
displacement
82.8 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full AK2040 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet GT2542

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT2542 specs
Ag KingAg King AK2040
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet GT2542

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
AK204020 hp
GT254220 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

AK2040 is in the 8th percentile; GT2542 is in the 8th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ AK2040 higher · +44.7 ci (+117%)
AK204082.8 ci
GT254238.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

AK2040 is in the 14th percentile; GT2542 is in the 1st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ AK2040 higher · +1 (+50%)
AK20403
GT25422
Median Utility Tractor4

AK2040 is in the 23rd percentile; GT2542 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ AK2040 higher · +1,731 lb (+234%)
AK20402,470 lb
GT2542739 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

AK2040 is in the 16th percentile; GT2542 is in the 1st · 5,107 models

AK2040 (A)GT2542 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
ManufacturerAg KingCub Cadet—
ModelAK2040GT2542—
CategoryUtilityLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
ManufacturerNot recordedKohler—
ModelNot recordedCommand CH20S—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM3,600RPM▲ GT2542+1,200 RPM · +50%
Cylinders32▲ AK2040+1 · +50%
Displacement82.8ci38.1ci▲ AK2040+44.7 ci · +117%
BoreNot recorded3in—
StrokeNot recorded2.6in—

Transmission

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Type12-SpeedHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Length120in71.7in▲ AK2040+48.3 in · +67%
Width54in39in▲ AK2040+15 in · +38%
Height85in41.7in▲ AK2040+43.3 in · +104%
Operating Weight2,470lb739lb▲ AK2040+1,731 lb · +234%

Hydraulics

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Electrical

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Coolant2.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAg King AK2040Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 8th percentile (20 hp)B · 8th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 14th percentile (82.8 ci)B · 1st percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 16th percentile (2,470 lb)B · 1st percentile (739 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 27th percentile (120 in)B · 1st percentile (71.7 in)
A · AK2040B · GT2542Median Utility Tractor
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