Cub Cadet GT 2542
The Cub Cadet GT 2542 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 624 cc 38.1 ci engine. The rated power output is 20 hp 14.9 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear BDU-10. Operating weight: 735 lbs*Weight with mower deck. 333 kg.
Engine Power
20 hp
14.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.25 gal
8.5 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10
Operating Weight
735 lbs*Weight with mower deck.
333 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet GT 2542 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 2006 - 2010
2500 SeriesGarden tractor |
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2006 - 2010 | |
2500 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Cub Cadet GT 2542 Engine | |
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20HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.25 gal
8.5 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet GT 2542 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Weight | 735 lbs
333 kg |
Front tire | 15x6 |
Rear tire | 23x9.5 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 275 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Better Residential Outdoor Power Equipment published in 2006, by Cub Cadet | |
Better Residential Outdoor Power Equipment published in 2007, by Cub Cadet | |
Premium Residential Outdoor Power Equipment published in 2008, by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 624 cc / 38.1 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CH20S |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin |
Displacement | 624 cc
38.1 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.03x2.64 inches
77 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydro-Gear BDU-10
Transmission | Hydro-Gear BDU-10 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 5.7 qts
5.4 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet GT 2542 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x9.5 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 735 lbs*Weight with mower deck.
333 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
The 2500 series was compatible with the 30-inch tiller (190-002). |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
3-blade with manual spring-assisted lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Photos
Cub Cadet GT 2542
Cub Cadet GT 2542
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