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Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50

Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model 13B5A2TLA10 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

$3,999 Cub Cadet list price

Checked 22 Oct 2026 on the Cub Cadet product page. Tracking since 17 Sep 2026; no change recorded yet.

Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.

The Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 50-inch deck and a 747cc engine making 24 hp.

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
50 in (1270 mm)
Displacement
45.6 ci (747 cc)
Engine Power
24 hp
Transmission
Tuff Torq® K46
Fuel Capacity
3 gal (11.4 L)
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Engine

Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement45.6 ci (747 cc)
Engine Power24 hp
Engine MakeKohler®
Cylinders2
Engine Model7000 Series HD
Start TypeIgnition Key

Deck

Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 deck specifications
Cutting Width50 in (1270 mm)
Blades3
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)
Max Cut Height4 in (102 mm)
Deck Material11-gauge steel
Deck ConstructionFabricated
Deck Gauge11
Cut Positions12

Drive

Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 drive specifications
TransmissionTuff Torq® K46
Ground Speed5.5 mph
Drive SystemHydrostatic
Reverse Speed3 mph

Dimensions

Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 dimensions specifications
Fuel Capacity3 gal (11.4 L)

General

Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 general specifications
Warranty3 yr

Productivity & acreage

XT2 SLX50 deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.

Acres/hr (80%)
1.56
Acres/hr (100%)
2.78
Deck width
50 in
Ground speed
5.5 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 professional and productivity specifications
Deck width50 in
Engine makeKohler®
Engine displacement747 cc
Engine power24 hp
TransmissionTuff Torq® K46
Ground speed5.5 mph
Cut-height range25 mm – 102 mm
Fuel capacity11.4 L
Warranty3
Deck constructionFabricated
Deck gauge11 ga

Cub Cadet doesn’t publish 8 of these for the XT2 SLX50: drive type, weight, commercial warranty, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.

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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.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Cub Cadet’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre10 min 7 min
  • ½ acre19 min 13 min
  • 1 acre39 min 27 min
  • 2 acres1 h 17 min 54 min
  • 5 acres3 h 13 min 2 h 15 min

About 39 min per acre at 1.56 acres/hour, mowing at 3.8 mph. The second figure is at the published 5.5 mph top speed (2.22 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 4.7 acres per tank.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 56 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.48 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~3.0 h

Mowing times assume 1.56 acres/hour: deck width x 3.8 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 3.8 mph is 70% of the 5.5 mph top speed Cub Cadet publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 5.5 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Cub Cadet doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 questions

What size deck is on the Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50?

The Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 has a 50-inch (1270 mm) cutting deck with 3 blades and 11-gauge steel construction.

What engine is in the Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50?

The Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 is powered by a Kohler® 7000 Series HD, 747 cc, 24 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How fast is the Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50?

Top ground speed is 5.5 mph. With its 50-inch deck that works out to about 2.22 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 take to mow an acre?

About 27 min per acre, from its 50-inch deck at 5.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.22 acres an hour, so five acres is about 2 h 15 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.

How big is the fuel tank on the Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50?

The Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel.

How much does the Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 cost?

Cub Cadet's published list price is $3,999, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.

What is the Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 built for?

Prosumer-duty riding mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.

Source: Cub Cadet (manufacturer) · archived copy

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