Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GT2000 vs Cub Cadet GT2542

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet GT2000

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
39.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT2000 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
Cub CadetCub Cadet GT2000
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT200020 hp
GT254220 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT2000 is in the 60th percentile; GT2542 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT2000 higher · +1 ci (+3%)
GT200039.1 ci
GT254238.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT2000 is in the 47th percentile; GT2542 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT20002
GT25422
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT2000 is in the 50th percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ GT2000 higher · +4.3 in (+6%)
GT200076 in
GT254271.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

GT2000 is in the 69th percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 316 models

GT2000 (A)GT2542 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet GT2000Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelGT2000GT2542—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GT2000Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommand CH640Command CH20S—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement39.1ci38.1ci▲ GT2000+1 ci · +3%
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GT2000Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GT2000Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Length76in71.7in▲ GT2000+4.3 in · +6%
Width50.4in39in▲ GT2000+11.4 in · +29%
HeightNot recorded41.7in—
Operating WeightNot recorded739lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GT2000Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GT2000Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GT2000Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GT2000Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GT2000Cub Cadet GT2542Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

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 · 47th percentile (39.1 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 79th percentile (50.4 in)B · 35th percentile (39 in)
A · GT2000B · GT2542Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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