Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet SLT1550 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX

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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 XT3 GSX

Lawn and Garden

power
25 hp
displacement
44 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT3 GSX specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet SLT1550
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Cub CadetCub Cadet XT3 GSX

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
SLT155025 hp
XT3 GSX25 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

SLT1550 is in the 85th percentile; XT3 GSX is in the 85th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SLT1550 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)
SLT155044.2 ci
XT3 GSX44 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

SLT1550 is in the 62nd percentile; XT3 GSX is in the 57th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
SLT15502
XT3 GSX2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

SLT1550 is in the 50th percentile; XT3 GSX is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ XT3 GSX higher · +247 lb (+45%)
SLT1550551 lb
XT3 GSX798 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

SLT1550 is in the 29th percentile; XT3 GSX is in the 53rd · 314 models

SLT1550 (A)XT3 GSX (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT3 GSXDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelSLT1550XT3 GSX—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT3 GSXDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCourage SV730CH740—
Power Output25hp25hpSame
Rated RPM3,375RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44ci▲ SLT1550+0.2 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT3 GSXDifference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT3 GSXDifference
Length67.7inNot recorded—
Width53.9inNot recorded—
Height42.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight551lb798lb▲ XT3 GSX+247 lb · +45%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT3 GSXDifference
Steering TypeManualElectric Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT3 GSXDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Electric ClutchSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT3 GSXDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualElectric Power—
Brake TypeDry discDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT3 GSXDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet SLT1550Cub Cadet XT3 GSXDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 85th percentile (25 hp)B · 85th percentile (25 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)B · 57th percentile (44 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 29th percentile (551 lb)B · 53rd percentile (798 lb)
A · SLT1550B · XT3 GSXMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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