Tractor comparison: Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KW

Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet XT1 ST54

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
XT1 ST54 specifications
Image not recorded
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
44.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
XT2 GX54 KW specifications
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT1 ST54
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 GX54 KW

Main specifications

Main specifications and the Lawn and Garden category median

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Equal
XT1 ST5424 hp
XT2 GX54 KW24 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

XT1 ST54 is in the 81st percentile and XT2 GX54 KW is in the 81st percentile (380 models in the category).

Engine Displacement

▲ XT2 GX54 KW is higher by 0.1 ci (<1%)
XT1 ST5444.2 ci
XT2 GX54 KW44.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

XT1 ST54 is in the 62nd percentile and XT2 GX54 KW is in the 68th percentile (366 models in the category).

Cylinders

= Equal
XT1 ST542
XT2 GX54 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

XT1 ST54 is in the 50th percentile and XT2 GX54 KW is in the 50th percentile (376 models in the category).

Operating Weight

▲ XT2 GX54 KW is higher by 49 lb (+9%)
XT1 ST54520 lb
XT2 GX54 KW569 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

XT1 ST54 is in the 21st percentile and XT2 GX54 KW is in the 31st percentile (314 models in the category).

XT1 ST54 (A)XT2 GX54 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

All specifications

General Information

SpecCub Cadet XT1 ST54Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
ModelXT1 ST54XT2 GX54 KW—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet XT1 ST54Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKawasaki—
Model7000-seriesFR730V—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44.3ci▲ XT2 GX54 KW+0.1 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in3.1in▲ XT1 ST54+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.6in3in▲ XT2 GX54 KW+0.4 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet XT1 ST54Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet XT1 ST54Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
Length68in72.4in▲ XT2 GX54 KW+4.4 in · +6%
Width63inNot recorded—
Height45.3in44.5in▲ XT1 ST54+0.8 in · +2%
Operating Weight520lb569lb▲ XT2 GX54 KW+49 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet XT1 ST54Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet XT1 ST54Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
TypeIndependent with manual clutchIndependent with Electric Clutch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet XT1 ST54Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDiscSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet XT1 ST54Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet XT1 ST54Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen Operator StationSame

Category ranking

Category percentiles

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: 68th percentile (44.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A: 21st percentile (520 lb)B: 31st percentile (569 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A: 25th percentile (68 in)B: 63rd percentile (72.4 in)
A: XT1 ST54B: XT2 GX54 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Specification pageCub Cadet XT1 ST54Specification pageCub Cadet XT2 GX54 KW