Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 2284 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GS

Cub Cadet 2284 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 2284

Lawn and Garden

power
22 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2284 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT3 GS

Lawn and Garden

power
22.5 hp
displacement
41.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT3 GS specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 2284
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT3 GS

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

▲ XT3 GS higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
228422 hp
XT3 GS22.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

2284 is in the 70th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 73rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT3 GS higher · +3 ci (+8%)
228438.1 ci
XT3 GS41.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

2284 is in the 42nd percentile; XT3 GS is in the 50th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
22842
XT3 GS2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

2284 is in the 50th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 2284 higher · +238 lb (+30%)
22841,036 lb
XT3 GS798 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

2284 is in the 65th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 53rd · 314 models

2284 (A)XT3 GS (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model2284XT3 GS—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommand CH22CH680—
Power Output22hp22.5hp▲ XT3 GS+0.5 hp · +2%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci41.1ci▲ XT3 GS+3 ci · +8%
Bore3in3.2in▲ XT3 GS+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Length78.3inNot recorded—
Width43.3inNot recorded—
Height47.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,036lb798lb▲ 2284+238 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16x6.5—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded23x10.5—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 2284Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 70th percentile (22 hp)B · 73rd percentile (22.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 50th percentile (41.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 65th percentile (1,036 lb)B · 53rd percentile (798 lb)
A · 2284B · XT3 GSMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 2284Full spec pageCub Cadet XT3 GS