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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.
- John Deere X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 50-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor has a K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle transmission; XT1 LT50 has a Tuff Torq® K46 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; XT1 LT50 has a published top speed of 5.5 mph, a 3 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor holds 5.2 gal (19.7 L) of fuel; XT1 LT50 holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel, a 2.2 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.
- X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor has Shaft or AutoConnect drive; XT1 LT50 has Hydrostatic drive.
- X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5.2 in (133 mm); XT1 LT50 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4 in (102 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor carries a 4-year warranty; XT1 LT50 carries a 3-year warranty, a 1 year difference.
- X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor has a 25.5 hp engine; XT1 LT50 has a 24 hp engine, a 1.5 hp difference.
- X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor has a 48 in (1,219 mm) deck; XT1 LT50 has a 50 in (1,270 mm) deck, a 2 in difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor works out to 3.3 acres/hour; XT1 LT50 works out to 2.2 acres/hour, a 1.1 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for XT1 LT50.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for XT1 LT50.
- Blades: not published for X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor.
- Engine Make: not published for X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor.
- Deck Construction: not published for X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor.
- Start Type: not published for X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor.
- Price: X739 Signature Series 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 | X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor John Deere · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
XT1 LT50 Cub Cadet · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $2,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.5 ci (745 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25.5 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kohler® |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | FD750D EFI | 7000 Series |
| Start Type | — | Electric |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 50 in (1270 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5.2 in (133 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 48A, 10 gauge 0.135 in. 3.4 mm 54 HC and 60 HC, 9 gauge 0.150 in. 3.8 mm | 11-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | 11 |
| Cut Positions | — | 12 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle | Tuff Torq® K46 |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 5.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 20"x 8"-8" |
| Reverse Speed | 6 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Shaft or AutoConnect | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1034 lbs (469 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.2 gal (19.7 L) | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | Robotically welded |
| Seat Type | — | 15" high-back |
| Commercial Warranty | — | No |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 3 yr |
| Bagger Capacity | 19 bu (670 L) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
X739 Signature Series Lawn Tractor: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
XT1 LT50: 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.