Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Ariens GT20 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1045

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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 LTX 1045

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1045 specs
AriensAriens GT20
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX 1045

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT2020 hp
LTX 104520 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT20 is in the 60th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT20 higher · +10.6 ci (+29%)
GT2047 ci
LTX 104536.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT20 is in the 72nd percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 35th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ GT20 higher · +1 (+100%)
GT202
LTX 10451
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT20 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ GT20 higher · +452 lb (+89%)
GT20959 lb
LTX 1045507 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT20 is in the 61st percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 18th · 314 models

GT20 (A)LTX 1045 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
ManufacturerAriensCub Cadet—
ModelGT20LTX 1045—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelM20Courage SV600—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders21▲ GT20+1 · +100%
Displacement47ci36.4ci▲ GT20+10.6 ci · +29%
Bore3.1in3.7in▲ LTX 1045+0.6 in · +19%
Stroke3.1in3.4in▲ LTX 1045+0.3 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Length74.8in68.9in▲ GT20+5.9 in · +9%
Width42.9inNot recorded—
Height47.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight959lb507lb▲ GT20+452 lb · +89%

Hydraulics

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with manual lever clutch—
Speed 13,600rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerManual—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecAriens GT20Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

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 · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 61st percentile (959 lb)B · 18th percentile (507 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · GT20B · LTX 1045Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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