Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX50

Bolens HT23 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens HT23

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
57.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HT23 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 LX50

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
44.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 LX50 specs
BolensBolens HT23
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
HT2323 hp
XT2 LX5023 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; XT2 LX50 is in the 76th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HT23 higher · +13.4 ci (+30%)
HT2357.7 ci
XT2 LX5044.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; XT2 LX50 is in the 68th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HT232
XT2 LX502
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX50 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ HT23 higher · +600 lb (+120%)
HT231,098 lb
XT2 LX50498 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; XT2 LX50 is in the 14th · 314 models

HT23 (A)XT2 LX50 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelHT23XT2 LX50—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
ModelK582FR691V—
Power Output23hp23hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement57.7ci44.3ci▲ HT23+13.4 ci · +30%
Bore3.5in3.1in▲ HT23+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke3in3inSame

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
Length74.8in67.7in▲ HT23+7.1 in · +10%
Width45.7inNot recorded—
Height44.9in42.1in▲ HT23+2.8 in · +7%
Operating Weight1,098lb498lb▲ HT23+600 lb · +120%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet XT2 LX50Difference
TypeOpen stationOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 76th percentile (23 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)B · 68th percentile (44.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)B · 14th percentile (498 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · HT23B · XT2 LX50Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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