Cub Cadet 1806 vs John Deere GT235

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806

Cub Cadet 1806

18 HP · 1987–1989

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John Deere GT235

John Deere GT235

18 HP · 1999–2005

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1806 and the John Deere GT235 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
  • The John Deere GT235 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.
  • The John Deere GT235 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1806John Deere GT235
Power18 HP18 HP
Production years1987–19891999–2005
FuelElectric
Cylinders22
Weight258 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 2
Wheelbase111 cm124 cm
Length182 cm182 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the John Deere GT235?

The Cub Cadet 1806 and the John Deere GT235 deliver the same power: 18 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the John Deere GT235?

The John Deere GT235 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1806.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1806 or the John Deere GT235?

The John Deere GT235 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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