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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.
- Toro 30 in TurfMaster HDX — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 30-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet PRO X 434 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 34-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 30 in TurfMaster HDX holds 1 gal (3.8 L) of fuel; PRO X 434 holds 5.4 gal (20.4 L) of fuel, a 4.4 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.
- 30 in TurfMaster HDX has a 12.2 ci (200 cc) engine; PRO X 434 has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine, a 33.4 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- 30 in TurfMaster HDX has a published top speed of 4 mph; PRO X 434 has a published top speed of 7 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.
- 30 in TurfMaster HDX has a Variable Speed Rear Wheel Drive transmission; PRO X 434 has a Hydro Gear 3100 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- 30 in TurfMaster HDX has Pull Cord start; PRO X 434 has Ignition Key start.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- 30 in TurfMaster HDX has a 30 in (762 mm) deck; PRO X 434 has a 34 in (864 mm) deck, a 4 in difference.
- 30 in TurfMaster HDX cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); PRO X 434 cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- 30 in TurfMaster HDX works out to 1.0 acres/hour; PRO X 434 works out to 1.9 acres/hour, a 1.0 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
- Engine Power: not published for 30 in TurfMaster HDX.
- Weight: not published for PRO X 434.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for PRO X 434.
- Blades: not published for PRO X 434.
- Fuel Type: not published for PRO X 434.
- Deck Material: not published for PRO X 434.
- Deck Construction: not published for 30 in TurfMaster HDX.
- Drive System: not published for PRO X 434.
- Discharge: not published for PRO X 434.
- Price: 30 in TurfMaster HDX 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 | 30 in TurfMaster HDX Toro · Commercial |
PRO X 434 Cub Cadet · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $7,299 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kohler | Kohler® |
| Displacement | 12.2 ci (200 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 24 hp |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Engine Model | — | 7000 Series PRO |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Start Type | Pull Cord | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 30 in (762 mm) | 34 in (864 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | — |
| Deck Material | 13 Gauge Steel | — |
| Deck Construction | — | 10 ga shell w/ 7 ga top & bottom reinforcement |
| Deck Gauge | 13 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17999 ft/min (5486 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | Bag standard, Mulch standard, Side discharge standard | — |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Variable Speed Rear Wheel Drive | Hydro Gear 3100 |
| Ground Speed | 4 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | Variable Speed | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 187 lbs (84.8 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 1 gal (3.8 L) | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) |
| Length | 41 in (1041 mm) | — |
| Width | 32 in (813 mm) | — |
| Height | 66 in (1676 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Product Use | Commercial | — |
| Bagger Capacity | 2.5 bu (88.1 L) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
30 in TurfMaster HDX: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — toro.com.
PRO X 434: 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.