Compare/Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT50

Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT50

Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT50

The Cub Cadet GT 3235 and the Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 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 XT1 GT50 is the lighter machine (240 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 GT 3235 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 is the newer design (2015 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

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Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled V-twin OHVReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

44 ciReference

44.24 ciReference

Power (gross)

18.6 kWReference

Compression

9.0:1Reference

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Idle RPM

1200-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Bore/Stroke

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84 x 66 mmReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

Tuff Torq K58Reference

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

240 kgReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

16x6.5Reference

Rear tire

24x10.5-12Reference

22x9.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x7.5-8Reference

16x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x10.5-12Reference

22x9.5Reference

Length

183 cmReference

184 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

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Height

110 cmReference

113 cmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Cub Cadet GT 3235 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

12Reference

Battery CCA

435Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 attachments

50" Mower deck

Cutting width

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127 cmReference

Overall width

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152 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.