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Cub Cadet GT2542 Garden Tractor Technical Data

General Information

Tractor Model .......................... Cub Cadet GT-2542
Tractor Type .......................... Garden tractor
Series .......................... 2500
Manufacture Years .......................... 2006-2010
Fuel Type .......................... Gasoline
Attachments .......................... Mower Deck

Cub Cadet GT2542 Engine Specifications

Engine Model .......................... Kohler Command CH20S
Engine Type .......................... Gasoline, 4-cycle 2-cylinder air-cooled
Number of Cylinders .......................... V-Twin
Displacement, cu in (L) .......................... 38.1 (0.624)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .......................... 3.03 (77.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .......................... 2.64 (67.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .......................... 20.0 (14.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .......................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm .......................... 1400
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) .......................... 44.3 (32.7)
Torque Speed, rpm .......................... 2200
Compression Ratio .......................... 8.5:1
Fuel Pump .......................... Mechanical
Lubrication System Type .......................... Full-Pressure
Ignition System .......................... Electronic
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) .......................... 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) .......................... 0.030 (0.76)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) .......................... 0.011-0.013 (0.28-0.41)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .......................... 2.3 (8.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .......................... 2.0 (1.9)

Cub Cadet GT 2542 Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts .......................... 12
Charging System .......................... Alternator, 15A
Starter Type .......................... Electric
Number of Batteries .......................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts .......................... 12

Power Take-Off

PTO Location .......................... Front
Front PTO Operational Type .......................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch .......................... Electric

Cub Cadet GT2542 Transmission

Transmission Type .......................... Hydrostatic
Transmission Model .......................... Hydro-Gear BDU-10
Forward/Reverse Gears .......................... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .......................... 6.0 (5.7)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .......................... 5.8 (9.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .......................... 3.5 (5.6)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .......................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration .......................... Front steer
Steering System .......................... Manual
Brakes Type .......................... Dry disc
Front Tire Size .......................... 16x6.5-8
Rear Tire Size .......................... 23x9.5-12
Front Tread Width, in (mm) .......................... 30 (760)
Rear Tread Width, in (mm) .......................... 27.5 (695)

Cub Cadet GT2542 Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .......................... 47 (1190)
Length, in (mm) .......................... 72 (1820)
Height, in (mm) .......................... 42 (1060)
Overall Width (w/o Mower Deck), in (mm) .......................... 39 (990)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .......................... 6 (150)
Weight, lb (kg) .......................... 735 (330)

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Model Number .......................... 190-214
Mower Deck Type .......................... Mid-mount
Style Of Deck .......................... Stamped
Number of Blades .......................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) .......................... 44 (1115)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .......................... 1.5-4.0 (38-100)
Lift System .......................... Manual, spring-assisted
Weight, lb (kg) .......................... 150 (68)

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