Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Craftsman CTX9500 vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH

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
Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH

Lawn and Garden

power
26 hp
displacement
45.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 GX54 KH specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
CTX950026 hp
XT2 GX54 KH26 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

CTX9500 is in the 87th percentile; XT2 GX54 KH is in the 87th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT2 GX54 KH higher · +1.4 ci (+3%)
CTX950044.2 ci
XT2 GX54 KH45.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

CTX9500 is in the 62nd percentile; XT2 GX54 KH is in the 70th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
CTX95002
XT2 GX54 KH2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

CTX9500 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 GX54 KH is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ CTX9500 higher · +604 lb (+106%)
CTX95001,173 lb
XT2 GX54 KH569 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

CTX9500 is in the 69th percentile; XT2 GX54 KH is in the 31st · 314 models

CTX9500 (A)XT2 GX54 KH (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KHDifference
ManufacturerCraftsmanCub Cadet—
ModelCTX9500XT2 GX54 KH—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KHDifference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model44P777KT745—
Power Output26hp26hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci45.6ci▲ XT2 GX54 KH+1.4 ci · +3%
Bore3.1in3.3in▲ XT2 GX54 KH+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.9in2.7in▲ CTX9500+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KHDifference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KHDifference
Length75in72.4in▲ CTX9500+2.6 in · +4%
Width61inNot recorded—
Height47in44.5in▲ CTX9500+2.5 in · +6%
Operating Weight1,173lb569lb▲ CTX9500+604 lb · +106%

Hydraulics

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KHDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KHDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KHDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KHDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KHDifference
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 · 70th percentile (45.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 69th percentile (1,173 lb)B · 31st percentile (569 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 67th percentile (75 in)B · 63rd percentile (72.4 in)
A · CTX9500B · XT2 GX54 KHMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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