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Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX

Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSX

The Cub Cadet GT 3235 and the Cub Cadet XT3 GSX 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 XT3 GSX is the lighter machine (362 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 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT3 GSX 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 GT 3235 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet XT3 GSX 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 horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
electric powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
12.5 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
1.8 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-pneumatic idlerReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
128 cmReference
Weight
364 kgReference
362 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
23x10.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
23x10.5-8Reference
Length
183 cmReference
Width
106 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet GT 3235 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
25Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet XT3 GSX attachments

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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