Lawn Tractor · 1999Unverified
John Deere GT235
John Deere GT235 — GT200 Series · 18 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
18 hp
Weight
258 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $5,149 in 2002Reference
The GT235E variant, built in 2002 and 2003, offered an on-board generator system that provided continuous 1000 Watt power at 120 volts.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
GT235E120 volt electricalReference
Engine
18HP Kawasaki 570cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
18HP Briggs & Stratton 570cc 2-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank10.4 LReference
Kawasaki FH580VReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
The Deere GT235 used the Kawasaki engine from 2003 to the end of production.Reference
Displacement34.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke71 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)13.4 kWReference
Air cleanerdry with foam precleanerReference
Starter volts12Reference
Sparkplug gap1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity1.8 LReference
Briggs & Stratton 350777Reference
The Briggs 350777 engine was used in the Deere GT235 until 2003, serial number 090000.Reference
Bore/Stroke72 x 70 mmReference
Air cleanerfoam pre-cleaner and paper elementReference
Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity1.7 LReference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TransmissionTuff Torq K71Reference
Typebelt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity4.4 LReference
Oil typeLow Viscosity HY-GARDReference
Hydrostatic transmission using Deere's Twin Touch foot pedals and standard cruise control.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase124 cmReference
Weight258 kgReference
Front tire16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear24x12.0-12Reference
Length182 cmReference
Width99 cmReference
Width105 cmReference
Height110 cmReference
Shipping weight258 kgReference
John Deere GT235 attachments
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
54" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
GT235 Serial Numbers
1999010001Reference
2000025001Reference
2001040001Reference
2002060001Reference
2003070001Reference
2004110001Reference
2005130001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery CCA500Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery Group51Reference
Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
54" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
The GT235 was compatible with the M03264X 30-inch mechanical tiller.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.