The Cub Cadet GT 2523 tractor engine horsepower found is 23 hp. PTO horsepower found is 19.5 hp.
Engine HP23 hp
PTO HP19.5 hp
Power / weight42.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet GT 2523 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
23 hp
PTO horsepower
19.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,350 rpm
Engine torque
37.9 lb-ft (51 Nm)
Engine displacement
41.1 cu in (0.67 L)
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine
Kohler 673cc
Operating weight
544 lb (247 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
84.8% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
42.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
23 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
19.5 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
544 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
42.3 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet GT 2523 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet GT 2523 tractor engine horsepower found is 23 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet GT 2523 is 19.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet GT 2523 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet GT 2523 is 3,350 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Cub Cadet GT 2523 is 37.9 lb-ft (51 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet GT 2523 include Kohler 673cc, 41.1 cu in (0.67 L) displacement, and 2 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet GT 2523 is 544 lb (247 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet GT 2523 is 84.8% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet GT 2523 is 42.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Cub Cadet GT 2523, use 23 hp as the engine comparison number and 19.5 hp as the implement-power number.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
