Compare/Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial

Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial

Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 3235 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial

The Cub Cadet GT 3235 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial 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 378 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial holds more fuel (32.2 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial is the newer design (2012 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

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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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differentialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

32.2 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

Hydro-Gear ZT-3100Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil change

—

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

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

127 cmReference

Weight

364 kgReference

378 kgReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

13x6.5-6Reference

Rear tire

24x10.5-12Reference

22x9.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x7.5-8Reference

13x6.5-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x10.5-12Reference

22x9.5-12Reference

Length

183 cmReference

190 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

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Height

110 cmReference

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Cub Cadet GT 3235 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

435Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

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Kohler engineReference

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Kawasaki engineReference

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LP-gas engineReference

COM

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CommercialReference

Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 attachments

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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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.