Cub Cadet GT2542

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet GT2542 is a lawn and garden tractor built from 2006 to 2010. It's a 2WD model with a manual steering system and a hydrostatic transmission, making it easy to operate. This tractor is powered by a Kohler Command CH20S engine, which is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. The engine has 2 cylinders and produces 20 hp, offering above-average power for its class.

The GT2542 measures 71.7 inches long, 39 inches wide, and 41.7 inches tall. It weighs 739 pounds, which is on the heavier side for lawn tractors. The tractor features agricultural tires on both front and rear, with larger rear tires for better traction. It has an open operator station and an electric starter for convenience. The fuel tank can hold 2.2 US gallons of gas. Cub Cadet offers an optional sleeve hitch, allowing owners to attach various implements for added versatility in lawn care tasks.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 20 hp (14.9 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 739 lb (335 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet GT2542 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet GT2542 is Average. It is greater than 64% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Cub Cadet GT2542 is Average. It is greater than 69% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Cub Cadet GT2542 is Average. It is greater than 52% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Cub Cadet GT2542 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors