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Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT54
Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT54
The Cub Cadet GT 3235 and the Cub Cadet XT1 GT54 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 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 GT54 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
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 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 V-twin OHVReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
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Compression
9.0:1Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.2 LReference
1.9 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Bore/Stroke
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83 x 67 mmReference
Power
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18.6 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
Tuff Torq K58Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electro-pneumatic idlerReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
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Weight
364 kgReference
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Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
183 cmReference
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Width
106 cmReference
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Height
110 cmReference
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Cub Cadet GT 3235 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet XT1 GT54 attachments
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
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137 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.