Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT vs Cub Cadet XT1 ST54

Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1050 VT specs
Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT1 ST54

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT1 ST54 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX 1050 VT
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT1 ST54

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
LTX 1050 VT24 hp
XT1 ST5424 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

LTX 1050 VT is in the 81st percentile; XT1 ST54 is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
LTX 1050 VT44.2 ci
XT1 ST5444.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

LTX 1050 VT is in the 62nd percentile; XT1 ST54 is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
LTX 1050 VT2
XT1 ST542
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

LTX 1050 VT is in the 50th percentile; XT1 ST54 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ LTX 1050 VT higher · +27 lb (+5%)
LTX 1050 VT547 lb
XT1 ST54520 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

LTX 1050 VT is in the 27th percentile; XT1 ST54 is in the 21st · 314 models

LTX 1050 VT (A)XT1 ST54 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelLTX 1050 VTXT1 ST54—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler—
Model44M7777000-series—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44.2ciSame
Bore3.1in3.3in▲ XT1 ST54+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.9in2.6in▲ LTX 1050 VT+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven Hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
Length68.9in68in▲ LTX 1050 VT+0.9 in · +1%
WidthNot recorded63in—
HeightNot recorded45.3in—
Operating Weight547lb520lb▲ LTX 1050 VT+27 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
Front Tire Size15x6Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size20x10Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual—
Brake TypeDiscDiscSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTCub Cadet XT1 ST54Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 81st percentile (24 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 27th percentile (547 lb)B · 21st percentile (520 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 25th percentile (68 in)
A · LTX 1050 VTB · XT1 ST54Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet LTX 1050 VTFull spec pageCub Cadet XT1 ST54