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Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
The Cub Cadet 3204 and the Cub Cadet GT 2186 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet 3204 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GT 2186 is the newer design (2004 vs 2002). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
38.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3350Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
1200-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-pneumatic idlerReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
360 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
187 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
106 cmReference
124 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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106 cmReference
Front tread
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80 cmReference
Rear tread
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76 cmReference
Cub Cadet 3204 attachments
3204 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet GT 2186 attachments
GT 2186 Serial Number Location
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.