Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GT2550 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH

Cub Cadet GT2550 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet GT2550

Lawn and Garden

power
22 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full GT2550 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH

Lawn and Garden

power
22 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 LX42 KH specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
GT255022 hp
XT2 LX42 KH22 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT2550 is in the 70th percentile; XT2 LX42 KH is in the 70th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT2 LX42 KH higher · +6.1 ci (+16%)
GT255038.1 ci
XT2 LX42 KH44.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT2550 is in the 42nd percentile; XT2 LX42 KH is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT25502
XT2 LX42 KH2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT2550 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX42 KH is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ GT2550 higher · +388 lb (+86%)
GT2550838 lb
XT2 LX42 KH450 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT2550 is in the 56th percentile; XT2 LX42 KH is in the 9th · 314 models

GT2550 (A)XT2 LX42 KH (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelGT2550XT2 LX42 KH—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandKT725—
Power Output22hp22hpSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci44.2ci▲ XT2 LX42 KH+6.1 ci · +16%
Bore3in3.3in▲ XT2 LX42 KH+0.3 in · +10%
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Length72in67.7in▲ GT2550+4.3 in · +6%
Width57.1inNot recorded—
Height41.9in42.1in▲ XT2 LX42 KH+0.2 in · <1%
Operating Weight838lb450lb▲ GT2550+388 lb · +86%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Front Tire Size16x6.5Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size23x9.5Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Hitch TypeSleeve HitchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDiscSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KHDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 56th percentile (838 lb)B · 9th percentile (450 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 61st percentile (72 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · GT2550B · XT2 LX42 KHMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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