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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 3205
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 37.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 3205 vs Cub Cadet GT2542
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet GT2542
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 20 hp
- displacement
- 38.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 3205
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet GT2542
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied320520 hp
GT254220 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
3205 is in the 60th percentile; GT2542 is in the 60th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT2542 higher · +0.4 ci (+1%)320537.7 ci
GT254238.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
3205 is in the 40th percentile; GT2542 is in the 42nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied32052
GT25422
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
3205 is in the 50th percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT2542 higher · +20 lb (+3%)3205719 lb
GT2542739 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
3205 is in the 48th percentile; GT2542 is in the 50th · 314 models
3205 (A)GT2542 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 3205 | GT2542 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki | Kohler | — |
| Model | FD620D | Command CH20S | — |
| Power Output | 20hp | 20hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 37.7ci | 38.1ci | ▲ GT2542+0.4 ci · +1% |
| Bore | 3in | 3in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.7in | 2.6in | ▲ 3205+0.1 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 72in | 71.7in | ▲ 3205+0.3 in · <1% |
| Width | 41.7in | 39in | ▲ 3205+2.7 in · +7% |
| Height | 43.3in | 41.7in | ▲ 3205+1.6 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 719lb | 739lb | ▲ GT2542+20 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | External Disk | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 3205 | Cub Cadet GT2542 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 60th percentile (20 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 40th percentile (37.7 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 48th percentile (719 lb)B · 50th percentile (739 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 61st percentile (72 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · 3205B · GT2542Median Lawn and Garden Tractor