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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.
Best suited for
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 XT2 SLX54 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- John Deere S180 Lawn Tractor — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- XT2 SLX54 has a Tuff Torq® K46 transmission; S180 Lawn Tractor has a K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- XT2 SLX54 has a 11-gauge steel deck; S180 Lawn Tractor has a Steel, 11 gauge 0.120 in. 3 mm deck.
- XT2 SLX54 has Hydrostatic drive; S180 Lawn Tractor has Single belt drive.
- XT2 SLX54 carries a 3-year warranty; S180 Lawn Tractor carries a 2-year warranty, a 1 year difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- XT2 SLX54 holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel; S180 Lawn Tractor holds 2.4 gal (9.1 L) of fuel, a 0.6 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
1 more difference, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- XT2 SLX54 has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine; S180 Lawn Tractor has a 44.2 ci (724 cc) engine, a 1.4 ci difference.
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for XT2 SLX54.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for XT2 SLX54.
- Blades: not published for S180 Lawn Tractor.
- Engine Make: not published for S180 Lawn Tractor.
- Deck Construction: not published for S180 Lawn Tractor.
- Start Type: not published for S180 Lawn Tractor.
- Price: S180 Lawn Tractor is dealer quote only.
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 | XT2 SLX54 Cub Cadet · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
S180 Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $4,299 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 44.2 ci (724 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler® | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | 7000 Series HD | 44U877 (M44) |
| Start Type | Ignition Key | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | 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 | Steel, 11 gauge 0.120 in. 3 mm |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | — |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | 11 |
| Cut Positions | 12 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Tuff Torq® K46 | K46 heavy-duty hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22"x9.5"-12" | — |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3.2 mph |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | Single belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 526 lbs (238.6 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Robotically welded | — |
| Seat Type | 15" High-back | — |
| Commercial Warranty | No | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 2 yr |
| Bagger Capacity | — | 6.5 bu (229 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
XT2 SLX54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
S180 Lawn Tractor: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.