XT3 GSX
XT3 ENDURO SERIES
Item#:
14RD3LE-010
$5,499.00
XT3 GSX
XT3 ENDURO SERIES
Item#:
14RD3LE-010
$5,499.00
- The Cub Cadet XT3 GSX is powered by a 25 hp KOHLER Command Series twin cylinder engine.
- Rear differential locking provides increased traction compared to a standard or open differential, easily engage with a lever when the rear tire is slipping on uneven terrain or hills.
- A heavy-duty steel brush guard provides greater protection for tougher tasks.
- Soft grip steering wheel provides more control that’s easy on your hands.
- 4-year/no hour limit warranty (includes powertrain) and 5-year chassis and front axle unlimited hours.
- Financing Available
XT3 GSX Features
Upgraded Power
Only the XT3 has an automotive-style direct shaft drive. That means no belts to the drive system to slip or break- just maximum power delivery and durability.
Deluxe Features
Rugged, low maintenance LED headlights, adjustable high-back seat with armrests, automatic transmission and cruise control- all standard.
Guaranteed To Last
Forward-thinking engineering and the highest-quality standards for strength you can trust.
Specs & Maintenance
Engine
- Engine Brand Kohler®
- Engine Model Command Series
- Engine Displacement 725cc
- Engine Output 25 HP
- Fuel Tank Capacity 3.3 gal.
- Cylinders/Material Twin (Hor)
- Engine Start Key
- Engine Oil Capacity 2.0 qts.
- Lubrication Fully pressurized
- Charging System 25 amp regulated
- Fuel Gauge Fuel sight window
- Governor Manual
- Choke Separate Choke
- Air Filter Single element
- Oil Filter Yes
Battery
- Battery 12V 300 cold crank amps
Drive System
- Transmission Hydrostatic, foot
- Forward Speed 6.5 MPH
- Reverse Speed 3.5 MPH
- Rear Axle 30mm w/ dual PM steel drive hubs
- Transmission Housing BDU-10
- Transmission Type BDU-10+T34
- Engine to Transmission Heavy-duty shaft drive
- Rear Differential Lock Included
Cutting Deck
- Deck Cutting Width SOLD SEPARATELY: 42", 50", 54" Stamped and 48", 54", 60" Fabricated
- Deck Attach/Removal QuickAttach™ (no tools required)
- Deck Engagement (PTO) Pull knob (electric)
- Spindle Construction Cast aluminum spindle housings and precision tapered roller bearings
- Deck Lift Electric
- Cutting Height Range 1.5" - 4"
- Deck Positions 6 positions
Chassis
- Frame Robotically welded
- Front Axle Cast iron
- Turning Radius 18"
- Front Tires 16"x6.5"-8"
- Rear Tires 23"x10.5"-12"
- Tire Tread Turf Master
- Protection Front brush guard
- Rear Tow Hitch Included
Controls
- Cruise Control Included
- Direction Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
- Brakes Automotive-style disc
- Steering Control Comfort grip steering wheel
- Display Hour meter
Comfort
- Seat Type 19" high-back seat
- Armrests Included
- Seat Suspension Seat spring
- Seat Adjustment Lever
- Floor Mats Rubber
- Steering Comfort Soft Touch steering wheel
Dimensions
- Weight (approx.) 800 lbs.
Additional Specifications
- Mulch Kit Optional
- Headlight(s) 2 - LED
- Cup Holder Included
- Operator Presence System Included
- Bagger Optional
- Model Number 14RD3LE-010
Warranty
- Warranty 4-year unlimited hours (includes powertrain)
- Front Axle Warranty 5-year chassis & front axle unlimited hours/limited lifetime fabricated deck shell
Manuals
Model
Manual
Form Number
14RD3LE010
MANL:OPER:ENGL:XT3
Attachments & Accessories
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Product Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Pdl1965 from
Handles everything thrown at it
Please understand, i am the owner of 2 IH cub cadet models (169 and 124.) They have been tough tractors that get the work done. I wanted to get a newer garden tractor for a larger property i bought last fall. After doing a lot of homework i chose the XT3 GSX. I have been absolutely floored by the performance and the build quality. Box scrapers, moldboard plowing, snowplows and back blades. It pulls and pushes with ease. It is indeed a super tractor.
Date published: 2018-04-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bigboy123 from
A Super Tractor!
I purchased my XT3 GSX in May 2019 and have only owned it for a month. But what a satisfying month it has been! This was a upgrade from a very fine Cub Cadet XS1 ST54 lawn tractor that performed flawlessly, but I wanted a garden tractor with more power, features & capability. This XT3 GSX is my 3rd Cub Cadet in 5 years. And not because they don't perform well, on the contrary they perform so well that I've kept upgrading to the next level! The cut is professional quality, top of the line. The tractor does everything I ask it to without hesitation. The powerful 25hp Kohler engine & Hydro Gear transmission FEEL and are awesome. The power steering is great & the turn radius seems like turning on a dime. The ride is smooth & comfortable. So far it's a Super Tractor in my opinion & well worth the price for what you get.
Date published: 2019-06-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Woodsman 73 from
Tough
I purchased this gsx 1 year ago 4/2018 and i have put it to the test. I haul firewood thru the woods up and down a huge hill. The diff lock has been awesome esspecially with the rain weve had. And it mows great no complaints it has been a very good tractor so far.
Date published: 2019-05-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bomba from
Worth the money
Built sturdily and rugged, up to the task at hand. Mows effortlessly and the power steering on GSX is a plus. I was not disappointed with the purchase and you won’t be either. The only fault I find is the need for water/dust proof headlights.
Date published: 2018-09-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Patrick from
Great Small Tractor
I've used my tractor to mow several times now, used the lawn sweeper, and drug around the limb chipper. It really is a great, powerful, easy to use tractor that checks all of the boxes for me. My wife grew up on a farm and can mow better than me at this point, but I will learn how to cut in close and keep the deck level!
Date published: 2019-08-02
Rated 1 out of
5
by
SandWForever from
Annual Parts Replacement
2016 XT3 GSX-Chinese metal used where it matters. Having to replace deck bearings and PTO belt annually. 200 Hours and had to replace PTO Clutch. Grease fittings undersized and pull out after greasing. Fortunately there are aftermarket products at cheaper prices AND "upgraded quality" for reliability available. Save money and time: Don't buy Cub Cadet. The warranty is no good because everything is your abuse and or neglect. You definitely don't get what you paid for.
Date published: 2020-04-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
XT3_Man from
True Garden Tractor, Best in Class
I wrote my first review 2 years ago and I'm happy to report that my XT3 GSX is still going strong. Since then, I purchased the Cub Hauler, chains, front weights, wheel weights and sleeve hitch for my Brinly Plow and Brinly Box Scraper...handles both with ease. In fact, it pulls the single bottom plow through heavy clay soil like a hot knife through butter. I use my XT3 as a garden tractor, not just mowing lawn. In fact, mowing the yard is a secondary task I do with the tractor. Its primary use is driveway maintentance using the box scraper and other ground engaging activities. I've hauled several ton of stone up and down my 10 percent grade, 180 foot driveway countless times without issue. The cast iron tranny paired with the BDU-10 hydro has never failed or lacked in power. The tranny in this thing is tough, tough, tough. If traction slips, I engage the diff lock. If you want and need a true garden tractor to do more than than mowing a yard, the XT3 is in a class by itself and a machine you should consider. For the money, nothing compares at its price point and you'll need to pay several thousand dollars more from Cub Cadet's biggest competitor to get shaft drive, cast iron tranny etc. Another thing I like is there are not too many needless silly bells and whistles, just a simple, tough engine, frame and tranny to do the work many other tractors aren't build to handle. In fact, many of the components on this tractor were used on the 3000 series. Look it up if you're not familiar with this line.
Date published: 2020-04-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
tacticalturnip from
Rugged, value packed, but could use refinement.
I purchased my Cub Cadet in June of 2018, along with the 48" fabricated deck, and a previous generation Cub Cadet 48" snowblower, and a sleeve hitch. At this point I have owned it a year, used it through all 4 seasons, and have been very happy with it.
The Kohler Command 25 provides plenty of power, with a surprisingly nice exhaust note. The rear-end is among the strongest in the mid-range garden tractor lineup, sitting between the Tuff Torq K66 and K72 in strength. The differential lock, while rarely used, has been indispensable when needed.
The 48" fabricated deck does an excellent job cutting, certainly better than anything else I have owned in the past. It's also a tank, weighing in at over 150 pounds, and that makes the electric lift much appreciated. On that note, I never thought the electronic power steering would impress me, but it really has. I didn't think power steering would be so useful, but it really is, especially given the weight of the XT3.
In short the XT3 is an excellent mower, can clear snow like a champ, and with the sleeve hitch can use a wide range of implements. This is a true medium-duty garden tractor, and is on par with it's competition while maintaining a lower price.
Are there things that could be improved? Absolutely. I wish the controls for the electronic power lift were on the tower, as opposed to the fender. Along with that, the headlights are not sealed, and thus need to regularly be cleaned out, which is a bit inconvenient. Also, there are a few more minor things that could stand improvement. The choke lever could stand to have a return spring, and the 48" fabricated deck really should have rotating anti-scalp wheels. It wouldn't add much to the price, and really would make life easier. Lastly, I wish the headlights had an on-off switch, it's a minor thing given that the lights are LED, but it's still irritating.
I want to end with more positives though, and there are many. The seat is very comfortable, and easily adjusted. The tilt-steering is easy to use, and very useful, and the location of the differential lock is right where you want it. The brush guard also does a great job protecting the hood, headlights, and grille. It's a bit heavy, but easy enough to raise and lower, giving access to the hood.
The Cub Cadet XT3 GSX is an excellent machine, with some room for improvement, at an excellent price. I can't recommend it enough for someone that needs to step up from a lawn tractor.
Date published: 2019-06-03