Compare/Cub Cadet 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX54

Cub Cadet 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX54

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX54

The Cub Cadet 3235 and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX54 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Cub Cadet XT2 LX54 is the lighter machine (231 kg vs 364 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 3235 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX54 is the newer design (2015 vs 2000). 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

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Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

The CH730 was used in the 2003 model year production of the 3235.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

—

manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

44 ciReference

44.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 67 mmReference

78 x 76 mmReference

Power (gross)

18.6 kWReference

17.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

3450Reference

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Idle RPM

1450-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

2.0 LReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-pneumatic idlerReference

electricReference

Front PTO Type

shaft (SAE BB)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

119 cmReference

Weight

364 kgReference

231 kgReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

24x10.5-12Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x7.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x10.5-12Reference

20x8Reference

Length

187 cmReference

172 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

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Height

110 cmReference

107 cmReference

Rear axle

29 mmReference

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Front axle

—

Cast-ironReference

Cub Cadet 3235 attachments

3235 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

12Reference

Battery CCA

435Reference

300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet XT2 LX54 attachments

54" Mower deck

Cutting width

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137 cmReference

Overall width

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160 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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12Reference

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.