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T110 vs XT2 SLX50

T110 vs XT2 SLX50 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

T110 vs XT2 SLX50
Craftsman T110 Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50
Our rating 3.0 4.3
Performance 3.0 4.5
Build quality 3.0 4.5
Reliability 3.0 4.0
Value for money 3.5 3.5
Comfort & ergonomics 3.0 4.5
Features 2.5 4.5
Price $2,199 $3,999
Specifications
Power type Gasoline Gasoline
Horsepower 17.5 HP 24 HP
Engine Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder OHV Kohler 7000 Series HD V-twin OHV, air-cooled
Displacement Not published by Craftsman 725 to 747 cc, 2 cylinders
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission 7-speed manual gear drive Foot-pedal hydrostatic
Drive 2WD, gear drive 2WD, hydrostatic
Deck size 42 in 50 in
Deck construction Reinforced stamped steel, two-blade Fabricated AeroForce, 11-gauge steel, side discharge
Cutting height 1.5 to 4 in 12 positions
Blades Two blades Not published by Cub Cadet
Discharge Side discharge; mulch kit optional; twin bagger sold separately Side discharge; mulching and bagging with optional kits
Top speed Not published by Craftsman Not published by Cub Cadet
Turning radius 18 in Not published by Cub Cadet
Front tires 15x6 Not published by Cub Cadet
Rear tires 20x8 Not published by Cub Cadet
Weight 510 lb Not published by Cub Cadet
Dimensions 48 in W x 35.5 in H 50-in. deck; see Cub Cadet spec sheet for full size
Fuel capacity Not published by Craftsman Not published by Cub Cadet
Recommended property size 1.5 to 2 acres of mostly flat ground About 2 to 4 acres
Seat Low-back, adjustable 15 in high-back with armrests, 10-degree incline
Max cutting height 4 in —
Min cutting height 1.5 in —
Overall height 35.5 in —
Overall width 48 in —
Anti-scalp wheels — Four gauge wheels
Deck lift — Manual
Deck wash — Yes
Verdict The T110 is a basic 42-in. riding mower with a 17.5 hp single-cylinder engine and 7-speed gear drive. It suits one to two acres of flat ground at a low…
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The SLX50 adds armrests, cruise control and a heavy-duty Kohler V-twin to a 50-in. fabricated deck. It is a comfort upgrade over the LT50.
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