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Cub Cadet GT 2550

The Cub Cadet GT 2550 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 624 cc 38.1 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 22 hp / 16.4 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear BDU-10. Operating weight: 841 lbs*Weight with mower deck. 381 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 22 hp / 16.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.25 gal 8.5 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-10
Operating Weight
841 lbs*Weight with mower deck. 381 kg

Overview

Cub Cadet GT 2550 tractor photo
2005 - 2010 2500 SeriesGarden tractor 2500 Series Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Garden tractor
Original price
$3,599 (2005 )
$4,349 (2011 )
Cub Cadet GT 2550 Engine
22HP Kohler 624cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
2.25 gal 8.5 L
Engine details ...
Cub Cadet GT 2550 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
841 lbs 381 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
GT 2550 references literature
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 2550 (769-02069C) published in 2006
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 624 cc / 38.1 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Kohler CH670S
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)
22 hp 16.4 kW
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Sparkplug gap
0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Oil capacity
2 qts 1.9 L
Oil change
100 h

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
GT 2550 BDU-10 shaft-driven hydrostatic speeds
Drive System Fluid Plus
GT 2550 Transmission Controls
Cub Cadet GT 2550 transmission controls
1
Throttle
2
Parking brake
3
Brake
4
Forward
5
Reverse

Dimensions

Cub Cadet GT 2550 Tires
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase
47 inches 119 cm
Length
72 inches 182 cm
Height (steering wheel)
42 inches 106 cm
Weight
841 lbs*Weight with mower deck. 381 kg
4-bolt flange rear axle
1 inch diameter 25 mm

Attachments

Attachment overview
50" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
The 2500 series was compatible with the 30-inch tiller (190-002).
50" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Cub Cadet
3-blade with manual spring-assisted lift
Cutting width
50 inches 127 cm
Cut height
1.5 to 4 inch 3 to 10 cm

Photos

Cub Cadet GT 2550 garden tractor.

Cub Cadet GT 2550 garden tractor.

Cub Cadet GT 2550 garden tractor.

Cub Cadet GT 2550 garden tractor.

Cub Cadet GT 2550 operator station and controls.

Cub Cadet GT 2550 operator station and controls.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet GT 2550 based on its 22 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm)Light DutyIdeal for garden plots and light sandy soil.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
4 ft (48 in)1.2 mLight DutyPasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
42 to 48 in105 - 120 cmLight DutyCovers compact tractor tire width.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片)Light DutySmall acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration.
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet GT 2550.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2 hrs

Approximately 2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.3 gal / 8.5 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.1 gal/hr (4.3 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet GT 2550 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet GT 2550.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)22 hp
Kilowatts (kW)16.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)22.3 PS

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