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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
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What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 50-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 50-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 2 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- XT1 LT50 lists at $2,999; XT2 SLX50 lists at $3,999, a $1,000 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- XT1 LT50 has Electric start; XT2 SLX50 has Ignition Key start.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | XT1 LT50 Cub Cadet · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
XT2 SLX50 Cub Cadet · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $2,999 | $3,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler® | Kohler® |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | 7000 Series | 7000 Series HD |
| Start Type | Electric | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 50 in (1270 mm) | 50 in (1270 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11-gauge steel | 11-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | 11 |
| Cut Positions | 12 | 12 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Tuff Torq® K46 | Tuff Torq® K46 |
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20"x 8"-8" | — |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Robotically welded | — |
| Seat Type | 15" high-back | — |
| Commercial Warranty | No | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
XT1 LT50: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
XT2 SLX50: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.