Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Craftsman CTX9500 vs Cub Cadet 3235

Craftsman CTX9500 Tractor
CraftsmanModel A

Craftsman CTX9500

Lawn and Garden

power
26 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full CTX9500 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 3235

Lawn and Garden

power
23 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 3235 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

▲ CTX9500 higher · +3 hp (+13%)
CTX950026 hp
323523 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

CTX9500 is in the 87th percentile; 3235 is in the 76th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
CTX950044.2 ci
323544.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

CTX9500 is in the 62nd percentile; 3235 is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
CTX95002
32352
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

CTX9500 is in the 50th percentile; 3235 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ CTX9500 higher · +371 lb (+46%)
CTX95001,173 lb
3235802 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

CTX9500 is in the 69th percentile; 3235 is in the 54th · 314 models

CTX9500 (A)3235 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
ManufacturerCraftsmanCub Cadet
ModelCTX95003235
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
ManufacturerBriggs & StrattonKohler
Model44P777Command CH23
Power Output26hp23hpCTX9500+3 hp · +13%
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44.2ciSame
Bore3.1in3.3in3235+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.9in2.6inCTX9500+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
Length75in72.2inCTX9500+2.8 in · +4%
Width61in42inCTX9500+19 in · +45%
Height47in43.6inCTX9500+3.4 in · +8%
Operating Weight1,173lb802lbCTX9500+371 lb · +46%

Hydraulics

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
Steering TypeManualPower

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with E-Vac Clutch

Hitch & Towing

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recorded0

Chassis & Drive

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower

Electrical

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCraftsman CTX9500Cub Cadet 3235Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen Operator StationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 87th percentile (26 hp)B · 76th percentile (23 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)B · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 69th percentile (1,173 lb)B · 54th percentile (802 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 67th percentile (75 in)B · 62nd percentile (72.2 in)
A · CTX9500B · 3235Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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