Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GT2550 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GS

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 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 GT2550
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT3 GS

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

▲ XT3 GS higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
GT255022 hp
XT3 GS22.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT2550 is in the 70th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 73rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT3 GS higher · +3 ci (+8%)
GT255038.1 ci
XT3 GS41.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT2550 is in the 42nd percentile; XT3 GS is in the 50th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT25502
XT3 GS2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT2550 is in the 50th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ GT2550 higher · +40 lb (+5%)
GT2550838 lb
XT3 GS798 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT2550 is in the 56th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 53rd · 314 models

GT2550 (A)XT3 GS (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelGT2550XT3 GS
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommandCH680
Power Output22hp22.5hpXT3 GS+0.5 hp · +2%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci41.1ciXT3 GS+3 ci · +8%
Bore3in3.2inXT3 GS+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Length72inNot recorded
Width57.1inNot recorded
Height41.9inNot recorded
Operating Weight838lb798lbGT2550+40 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Front Tire Size16x6.516x6.5Same
Rear Tire Size23x9.523x10.5

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Hitch TypeSleeve HitchNot recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDiscSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Cub 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 · 56th percentile (838 lb)B · 53rd percentile (798 lb)
A · GT2550B · XT3 GSMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet GT2550Full spec pageCub Cadet XT3 GS