Cub Cadet 1180 vs John Deere GT235
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1180 and the John Deere GT235 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1999 for the John Deere GT235.
- The John Deere GT235 is heavier: 258 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
- The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1180 | John Deere GT235 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2002 | 1999–2005 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 226 kg | 258 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 124 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 46" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the John Deere GT235?
The Cub Cadet 1180 and the John Deere GT235 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the John Deere GT235?
The Cub Cadet 1180 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1999 for the John Deere GT235.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the John Deere GT235?
The John Deere GT235 is heavier: 258 kg versus 226 kg for the Cub Cadet 1180.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1180 or the John Deere GT235?
The Cub Cadet 1180 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

