Cub Cadet GT 2554 Horsepower (23 hp) + PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Cub Cadet GT 2554 tractor engine horsepower found is 23 hp. PTO horsepower found is 19.5 hp.

Engine HP23 hp
PTO HP19.5 hp
Power / weight27.2 hp per 1,000 lb

Cub Cadet GT 2554 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 23 hp
PTO horsepower 19.5 hp
Rated engine RPM 3,600 rpm
Engine displacement 38.1 cu in (0.62 L)
Engine Kohler 624cc
Operating weight 846 lb (384 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio 84.8% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight 27.2 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

846 lb

Average

1,200 lb

Low

500 lb

High

2,600 lb

Power-to-weight benchmark

This model

27.2 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 2554 Horsepower FAQ

Engine horsepower The Cub Cadet GT 2554 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 2554 is 19.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class The Cub Cadet GT 2554 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 2554 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet GT 2554 include Kohler 624cc and 38.1 cu in (0.62 L) displacement.
Operating weight The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet GT 2554 is 846 lb (384 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 2554 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 2554 is 27.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note When comparing the Cub Cadet GT 2554, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure.
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.