SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet GT 2542 vs Snapper ST2046
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet GT 2542 and the Snapper ST2046. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet GT 254214.8 kW (19.8 HP)
Snapper ST204614.9 kW (20.0 HP)
| Specification | Cub Cadet GT 2542 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Snapper ST2046 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 14.8 kW (19.8 HP) | 14.9 kW (20.0 HP) |
| Weight | 335.0 kg (738.5 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Length | 182.0 cm (71.7 in.) | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) |
| Years Made | 2006-2010 | 1997-1998 |
| Engine Model | Kohler Command CH20S | Briggs & Stratton 40R877 Intek |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 624 cc (38.1 cu in.) | 655 cc (40.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.70 cm (3.03 in.) | 7.49 cm (2.95 in.) |
| Stroke | 6.71 cm (2.64 in.) | 7.29 cm (2.87 in.) |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with mechanical clutch |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | — |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 275A | 12 V, CCA 230A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 106.0 cm (41.7 in.) | 106.0 cm (41.7 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 cm (46.9 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.9 l (0.5 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 5.4 l (1.4 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | Hydro-Gear BDU-10 | Hydro-Gear T2 |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.6 km/h (Forward: 5.8 MPH (9.3 km/h) Reverse: 3.5 MPH) | 4.8 km/h (Forward: 5.5 MPH (8.8 km/h) Reverse: 3.0 MPH) |
| Brakes | Dry disc | Disk |
| Drawbar Category | Sleeve hitch | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Ag: 16×6.5-8 | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 23×9.5-12 | Lawn/turf: 20×8.00-8 |
| Width | — | 144.0 cm (56.7 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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