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Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet Tank L48

Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet Tank L48

The Cub Cadet GT 3235 and the Cub Cadet Tank L48 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Cub Cadet GT 3235 is the lighter machine (364 kg vs 489 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank L48 holds more fuel (32.2 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Tank L48 is the newer design (2011 vs 2004). 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 GT 3235 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Tank L48 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled V-twin OHVReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
32.2 LReference
Displacement
44 ciReference
44 ciReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Compression
9.0:1Reference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.2 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
Hydro-Gear PK-12Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electro-pneumatic idlerReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
364 kgReference
489 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
183 cmReference
189 cmReference
Width
106 cmReference
149 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
182 cmReference
Front tread
102 cmReference
Rear tread
115 cmReference
Cub Cadet GT 3235 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
20Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Tank L48 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 12 cmReference

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.

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