Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Craftsman CTX9500 vs Cub Cadet LT1050

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 LT1050

Lawn and Garden

power
26 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LT1050 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
CTX950026 hp
LT105026 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

CTX9500 is in the 87th percentile; LT1050 is in the 87th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
CTX950044.2 ci
LT105044.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

CTX9500 is in the 62nd percentile; LT1050 is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
CTX95002
LT10502
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

CTX9500 is in the 50th percentile; LT1050 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ CTX9500 higher · +648 lb (+123%)
CTX95001,173 lb
LT1050525 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

CTX9500 is in the 69th percentile; LT1050 is in the 21st · 314 models

CTX9500 (A)LT1050 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet LT1050Difference
ManufacturerCraftsmanCub Cadet—
ModelCTX9500LT1050—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet LT1050Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model44P777Command CV730—
Power Output26hp26hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44.2ciSame
Bore3.1in3.3in▲ LT1050+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.9in2.6in▲ CTX9500+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet LT1050Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet LT1050Difference
Length75in68.1in▲ CTX9500+6.9 in · +10%
Width61in54in▲ CTX9500+7 in · +13%
Height47in42.9in▲ CTX9500+4.1 in · +10%
Operating Weight1,173lb525lb▲ CTX9500+648 lb · +123%

Hydraulics

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet LT1050Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet LT1050Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Electric ClutchSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet LT1050Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDry Disc—

Electrical

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet LT1050Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet LT1050Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen Operator StationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 69th percentile (1,173 lb)B · 21st percentile (525 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 67th percentile (75 in)B · 28th percentile (68.1 in)
A · CTX9500B · LT1050Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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