Cub Cadet GT 1554 vs Simplicity Champion XT 27/48

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet GT 1554

Cub Cadet GT 1554

27 HP · 2006–2008

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Simplicity Champion XT 27/48

Simplicity Champion XT 27/48

27 HP · 2013

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet GT 1554 and the Simplicity Champion XT 27/48 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
  • The Simplicity Champion XT 27/48 is the more recent model: production started in 2013, versus 2006 for the Cub Cadet GT 1554.
  • The Cub Cadet GT 1554 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 48".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet GT 1554Simplicity Champion XT 27/48
Power27 HP27 HP
Production years2006–20082013
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders22
Weight266 kg—
Drive2WD—
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase124 cm—
Length172 cm198 cm
Mower deck54"48"

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