Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Craftsman CTX9500 vs Cub Cadet GT 2554

Craftsman CTX9500 Tractor
CraftsmanModel A

Craftsman CTX9500

Lawn and Garden

power
26 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full CTX9500 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet GT 2554

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
41.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT 2554 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

▲ CTX9500 higher · +3 hp (+13%)
CTX950026 hp
GT 255423 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

CTX9500 is in the 87th percentile; GT 2554 is in the 76th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ CTX9500 higher · +3.1 ci (+8%)
CTX950044.2 ci
GT 255441.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

CTX9500 is in the 62nd percentile; GT 2554 is in the 50th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
CTX95002
GT 25542
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

CTX9500 is in the 50th percentile; GT 2554 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ CTX9500 higher · +329 lb (+39%)
CTX95001,173 lb
GT 2554844 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

CTX9500 is in the 69th percentile; GT 2554 is in the 57th · 314 models

CTX9500 (A)GT 2554 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet GT 2554Difference
ManufacturerCraftsmanCub Cadet
ModelCTX9500GT 2554
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet GT 2554Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler
Model44P777Command CH23S
Power Output26hp23hpCTX9500+3 hp · +13%
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci41.1ciCTX9500+3.1 ci · +8%
Bore3.1in3.2inSame
Stroke2.9in2.6inCTX9500+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet GT 2554Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet GT 2554Difference
Length75in71.7inCTX9500+3.3 in · +5%
Width61in60inCTX9500+1 in · +2%
Height47in42inCTX9500+5 in · +12%
Operating Weight1,173lb844lbCTX9500+329 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet GT 2554Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet GT 2554Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Electric ClutchSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet GT 2554Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4×2 2WD
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDry Disc

Electrical

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet GT 2554Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet GT 2554Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen Operator StationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 87th percentile (26 hp)B · 76th percentile (23 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)B · 50th percentile (41.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 69th percentile (1,173 lb)B · 57th percentile (844 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 67th percentile (75 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · CTX9500B · GT 2554Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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