Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 vs John Deere 856

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet XT2 GX54

Cub Cadet XT2 GX54

24 HP · 2015–2025

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John Deere 856

John Deere 856

24 HP · 1986–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 and the John Deere 856 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 1986 for the John Deere 856.

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet XT2 GX54John Deere 856
Power24 HP24 HP
Production years2015–20251986–1998
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders23
Weight—816 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Rear lift capacity—764 kg
Wheelbase—220 cm
Length—280 cm
CabYes—
Mower deck54"—

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