Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2082 vs Cub Cadet GT2542

Cub Cadet 2082 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 2082

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
47 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2082 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet GT2542

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT2542 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
208220 hp
GT254220 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2082 is in the 60th percentile; GT2542 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2082 higher · +8.9 ci (+23%)
208247 ci
GT254238.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2082 is in the 72nd percentile; GT2542 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
20822
GT25422
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2082 is in the 50th percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 2082 higher · +271 lb (+37%)
20821,010 lb
GT2542739 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

2082 is in the 64th percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 314 models

2082 (A)GT2542 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model2082GT2542—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelM20SCommand CH20S—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47ci38.1ci▲ 2082+8.9 ci · +23%
Bore3.1in3in▲ 2082+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.1in2.6in▲ 2082+0.5 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Length78.3in71.7in▲ 2082+6.6 in · +9%
Width43.3in39in▲ 2082+4.3 in · +11%
Height47.2in41.7in▲ 2082+5.5 in · +13%
Operating Weight1,010lb739lb▲ 2082+271 lb · +37%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeDual discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2082Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

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 · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 64th percentile (1,010 lb)B · 50th percentile (739 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · 2082B · GT2542Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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