Cub Cadet GT 2544

The Cub Cadet GT 2544 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 671 cc 41 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 20 hp / 14.9 kW; Gasoline (gross): 21 hp / 15.7 kW; Gasoline (gross): 22 hp / 16.4 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear BDU-10. Operating weight: 105 lbs 47 kg.

Overview

	2005 - 2010 2500 SeriesGarden tractor 2500 Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Garden tractor
Original price was $3,300 in 2005

Cub Cadet GT 2544 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	47 inches 119 cm
Weight	695 lbs 315 kg
Front tire	16x6.5-8
Rear tire	23x9.5-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	275
Battery volts	12

References
Residential Outdoor Power Equipment 2005 published by Cub Cadet*
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
Operator's Manual GT 2544 (769-02068C) published in 2006
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
20HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline
21HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline
22HP Kohler 671cc 2-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 624 cc / 38.1 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler CH20S
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin
The Kohler CH20 was used in the GT 2544 in 2005.
Displacement	624 cc 38.1 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.03x2.64 inches 77 x 67 mm
Power (gross)	20 hp 14.9 kW
Rated RPM	3350
Idle RPM	1400-3600
Torque	32.7 lb-ft 44.3 Nm
Torque RPM	2400
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Oil change	100 h

Engine Detail — 624 cc / 38.1 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler CH21S
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin
The Kohler CH21 was used in the GT 2544 from 2006 through 2008.
Displacement	624 cc 38.1 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.03x2.64 inches 77 x 67 mm
Power (gross)	21 hp 15.7 kW
Rated RPM	3350
Idle RPM	1400-3600
Torque	36.2 lb-ft 49.1 Nm
Torque RPM	2400
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Oil change	100 h

Engine Detail — 671 cc / 41 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler CH670S
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin
The Kohler CH670 was used in the GT 2544 from 2008 through 2010.
Displacement	671 cc 41 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.15x2.64 inches 80 x 67 mm
Power (gross)	22 hp 16.4 kW
Rated RPM	3350
Idle RPM	1400-3600
Torque	36.2 lb-ft 49.1 Nm
Torque RPM	2400
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm

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
Oil type	Drive System Fluid Plus
Oil change	100 h

	Drive System Fluid Plus

GT 2544 Transmission Controls
1	Throttle
2	Parking brake
3	Brake
4	Forward
5	Reverse

Dimensions

Cub Cadet GT 2544 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.5-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x9.5-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	47 inches 119 cm
Length	72 inches 182 cm
Weight	695 lbs 315 kg
4-bolt flange rear axle	1 inch diameter 25 mm

Attachments

Attachment overview
44" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
The 2500 series was compatible with the 30-inch tiller (190-002).

44" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Cub Cadet 190-214
	3-blade with manual spring-assisted lift
Cutting width	44 inches 111 cm
Weight	105 lbs 47 kg
Cut height	1.5 to 4 inch 3 to 10 cm

Photos

Cub Cadet GT 2544

Cub Cadet GT 2544 operator station and controls.