Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT20 vs Cub Cadet GT2542

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AriensModel A

Ariens GT20

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
47 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT20 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
AriensAriens GT20
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet GT2542

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT2020 hp
GT254220 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT20 is in the 60th percentile; GT2542 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT20 higher · +8.9 ci (+23%)
GT2047 ci
GT254238.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT20 is in the 72nd percentile; GT2542 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT202
GT25422
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT20 is in the 50th percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ GT20 higher · +220 lb (+30%)
GT20959 lb
GT2542739 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT20 is in the 61st percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 314 models

GT20 (A)GT2542 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
ManufacturerAriensCub Cadet—
ModelGT20GT2542—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelM20Command CH20S—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47ci38.1ci▲ GT20+8.9 ci · +23%
Bore3.1in3in▲ GT20+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in2.6in▲ GT20+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Length74.8in71.7in▲ GT20+3.1 in · +4%
Width42.9in39in▲ GT20+3.9 in · +10%
Height47.6in41.7in▲ GT20+5.9 in · +14%
Operating Weight959lb739lb▲ GT20+220 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchNot recorded—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 72nd percentile (47 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (959 lb)B · 50th percentile (739 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · GT20B · GT2542Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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