Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet GT2550 vs Simplicity Citation 21/48

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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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity Citation 21/48

Lawn and Garden

power
21 hp
displacement
38.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Citation 21/48 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet GT2550
vs
SimplicitySimplicity Citation 21/48

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

▲ GT2550 higher · +1 hp (+5%)
GT255022 hp
Citation 21/4821 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

GT2550 is in the 70th percentile; Citation 21/48 is in the 65th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Citation 21/48 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)
GT255038.1 ci
Citation 21/4838.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

GT2550 is in the 42nd percentile; Citation 21/48 is in the 45th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
GT25502
Citation 21/482
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

GT2550 is in the 50th percentile; Citation 21/48 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Citation 21/48 higher · +130 lb (+16%)
GT2550838 lb
Citation 21/48968 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

GT2550 is in the 56th percentile; Citation 21/48 is in the 62nd · 314 models

GT2550 (A)Citation 21/48 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetSimplicity—
ModelGT2550Citation 21/48—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelCommandVanguard—
Power Output22hp21hp▲ GT2550+1 hp · +5%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement38.1ci38.3ci▲ Citation 21/48+0.2 ci · <1%
Bore3in3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.8in▲ Citation 21/48+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
Length72in79.1in▲ Citation 21/48+7.1 in · +10%
Width57.1inNot recorded—
Height41.9in69.7in▲ Citation 21/48+27.8 in · +66%
Operating Weight838lb968lb▲ Citation 21/48+130 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutchSame

Tires

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
Front Tire Size16x6.5Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size23x9.5Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
Hitch TypeSleeve HitchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet GT2550Simplicity Citation 21/48Difference
TypeOpen operator stationTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 70th percentile (22 hp)B · 65th percentile (21 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)B · 45th percentile (38.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 56th percentile (838 lb)B · 62nd percentile (968 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 61st percentile (72 in)B · 74th percentile (79.1 in)
A · GT2550B · Citation 21/48Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet GT2550Full spec pageSimplicity Citation 21/48