Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet SLT1550 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT50

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet SLT1550

Lawn and Garden

power
25 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SLT1550 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT1 GT50

Lawn and Garden

power
24.9 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT1 GT50 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet SLT1550
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Cub CadetCub Cadet XT1 GT50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

▲ SLT1550 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
SLT155025 hp
XT1 GT5024.9 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

SLT1550 is in the 85th percentile; XT1 GT50 is in the 84th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
SLT155044.2 ci
XT1 GT5044.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

SLT1550 is in the 62nd percentile; XT1 GT50 is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
SLT15502
XT1 GT502
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

SLT1550 is in the 50th percentile; XT1 GT50 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ SLT1550 higher · +22 lb (+4%)
SLT1550551 lb
XT1 GT50529 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

SLT1550 is in the 29th percentile; XT1 GT50 is in the 23rd · 314 models

SLT1550 (A)XT1 GT50 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelSLT1550XT1 GT50
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCourage SV730KT740
Power Output25hp24.9hpSLT1550+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM3,375RPM3,600RPMXT1 GT50+225 RPM · +7%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44.2ciSame
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
Length67.7in72.4inXT1 GT50+4.7 in · +7%
Width53.9inNot recorded
Height42.9in44.5inXT1 GT50+1.6 in · +4%
Operating Weight551lb529lbSLT1550+22 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with manual clutch

Tires

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16x6.5
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded22x9.5

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDry discDisc

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT1 GT50Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 85th percentile (25 hp)B · 84th percentile (24.9 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 · 29th percentile (551 lb)B · 23rd percentile (529 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 63rd percentile (72.4 in)
A · SLT1550B · XT1 GT50Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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