Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GT2542 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1045

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Cub CadetModel A

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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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LTX 1045

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
36.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1045 specs
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Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX 1045

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT254220 hp
LTX 104520 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT2542 is in the 60th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GT2542 higher · +1.7 ci (+5%)
GT254238.1 ci
LTX 104536.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT2542 is in the 42nd percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 35th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ GT2542 higher · +1 (+100%)
GT25422
LTX 10451
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT2542 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ GT2542 higher · +232 lb (+46%)
GT2542739 lb
LTX 1045507 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT2542 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1045 is in the 18th · 314 models

GT2542 (A)LTX 1045 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet GT2542Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelGT2542LTX 1045—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GT2542Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommand CH20SCourage SV600—
Power Output20hp20hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders21▲ GT2542+1 · +100%
Displacement38.1ci36.4ci▲ GT2542+1.7 ci · +5%
Bore3in3.7in▲ LTX 1045+0.7 in · +23%
Stroke2.6in3.4in▲ LTX 1045+0.8 in · +31%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GT2542Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GT2542Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Length71.7in68.9in▲ GT2542+2.8 in · +4%
Width39inNot recorded—
Height41.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight739lb507lb▲ GT2542+232 lb · +46%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GT2542Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GT2542Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with manual lever clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GT2542Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GT2542Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GT2542Cub Cadet LTX 1045Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

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 · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 35th percentile (36.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 50th percentile (739 lb)B · 18th percentile (507 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · GT2542B · LTX 1045Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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