The Cub Cadet GT2542 is a 2WD garden tractor from the 2500 series. This tractor was manufactured by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) in from 2006 to 2010. The Cub Cadet GT2542 is equipped with a 0.6 L (38.1 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The Cub Cadet GT2542 garden tractor used the Kohler Command CH20S engine. It is a 0.6 L, 624 cm2, (38.1 cu·in) two-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 77.0 mm (3.03 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 8.5:1. This engine produced 20.1 PS (14.9 kW; 20.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of output power.
The Cub Cadet GT 2542 is equipped with manual steering, dry disc brakes, an Open operator station, and 8.5 liters (2.2 US gal.; 1.9 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the Cub Cadet GT2542 garden tractor:
- Mid-mount Cub Cadet 42 in (1,060 mm) mower deck with 3-blade and manual spring-assisted lift
- Front-mount Cub Cadet 190-302 42 in (1,060 mm) blade
- Front-mount Cub Cadet 190-341 42 in (1,060 mm) two-stage snow blower
Cub Cadet GT2542 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Cub Cadet GT 2542 |
| Length | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
| Width | 990 mm (39 in) |
| Height | 1,060 mm (41.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,190 mm (46.9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 335 kg (739 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 8.5 liters (2.2 US gal.; 1.9 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA 275A |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kohler Command CH20S |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.6 L, 624 cm2, (38.1 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 77.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.03 in X 2.64 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 20.1 PS (14.9 kW; 20.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 1.9 L (2 US. qt, 1.7 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | Dry disc |
| Transmission model | Hydro-Gear BDU-10 |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 9.3 kmh (5.8 mph) Reverse: 5.6 kmh (3.5 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 5.4 L (1.4 US. gal, 1.2 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 16×6.5-8 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 23×9.5-12 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | Sleeve hitch (optional) |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Front PTO type | Independent with electric clutch |
| Front PTO speed | – |