Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet GT 2542

The Cub Cadet GT 2542 is a garden tractor produced from 2006 to 2010 as part of the 2500 Series. It features a 20 hp Kohler CH20S 624cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck and supports various attachments such as a snowblower and blade. It has a wheelbase of 47 inches, weighs 735 lbs with the mower deck, and uses 15x6 front and 23x9.5 rear lawn/turf tires. The electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a flywheel alternator charging system.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet GT 2542

Tires

Rear tire	23x9.5
Front tire	15x6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler CH20S
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.25 gal (8.5 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement	624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)
Configuration	air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twin
Power (gross)	20 hp (14.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Length	72 inches (182 cm)
Weight	735 lbs (333 kg) Weight with mower deck
Wheelbase	47 inches (119 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	275
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Dry disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	2500 Series
Years made	2006 - 2010

Attachments

Overview	42" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. The 2500 series was compatible with the 30-inch tiller (190-002).
42" Blade	Cub Cadet 190-302, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 95 lbs (43 kg)
42" Mower deck	mid-mount Cub Cadet, 3-blade with manual spring-assisted lift, Cutting width 42 inches (106 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
42" Snow blower	Cub Cadet 190-341, 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, front-mount, 181 lbs (82 kg)

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