Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT23 vs Cub Cadet 7235

Bolens HT23 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens HT23

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
57.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HT23 specs
Cub Cadet 7235 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 7235

Utility

power
23 hp
displacement
75.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7235 specs
BolensBolens HT23
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7235

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
HT2323 hp
723523 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT23 is in the 76th percentile; 7235 is in the 76th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7235 higher · +17.7 ci (+31%)
HT2357.7 ci
723575.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT23 is in the 78th percentile; 7235 is in the 89th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 7235 higher · +1 (+50%)
HT232
72353
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT23 is in the 50th percentile; 7235 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 7235 higher · +1,440 lb (+131%)
HT231,098 lb
72352,538 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT23 is in the 66th percentile; 7235 is in the 91st · 314 models

HT23 (A)7235 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelHT237235—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
ManufacturerKohlerMitsubishi—
ModelK582K3G—
Power Output23hp23hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,500RPM▲ HT23+1,100 RPM · +44%
Cylinders23▲ 7235+1 · +50%
Displacement57.7ci75.4ci▲ 7235+17.7 ci · +31%
Bore3.5in3.2in▲ HT23+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke3in3.1in▲ 7235+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
Length74.8in115in▲ 7235+40.2 in · +54%
Width45.7in51.8in▲ 7235+6.1 in · +13%
Height44.9in83.5in▲ 7235+38.6 in · +86%
Operating Weight1,098lb2,538lb▲ 7235+1,440 lb · +131%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedRear Type: I—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
Chassis Type4x24x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT23Cub Cadet 7235Difference
TypeOpen stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 76th percentile (23 hp)B · 76th percentile (23 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 78th percentile (57.7 ci)B · 89th percentile (75.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,098 lb)B · 91st percentile (2,538 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 95th percentile (115 in)
A · HT23B · 7235Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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