Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 3206 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GS

Cub Cadet 3206 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 3206

Lawn and Garden

power
22 hp
displacement
39.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 3206 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT3 GS

Lawn and Garden

power
22.5 hp
displacement
41.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT3 GS specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 3206
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

▲ XT3 GS higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)
320622 hp
XT3 GS22.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

3206 is in the 70th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 73rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ XT3 GS higher · +1.3 ci (+3%)
320639.8 ci
XT3 GS41.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

3206 is in the 47th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 50th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
32062
XT3 GS2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

3206 is in the 50th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 3206 higher · +7 lb (<1%)
3206805 lb
XT3 GS798 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

3206 is in the 55th percentile; XT3 GS is in the 53rd · 314 models

3206 (A)XT3 GS (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model3206XT3 GS
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCommand CH22SCH680
Power Output22hp22.5hpXT3 GS+0.5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded
Cylinders22Same
Displacement39.8ci41.1ciXT3 GS+1.3 ci · +3%
Bore3.2in3.2inXT3 GS+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Length73.6inNot recorded
Width41.7inNot recorded
Height43.3inNot recorded
Operating Weight805lb798lb3206+7 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Steering TypePowerManual

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
TypeIndependent with E-Vac clutchIndependent with electric clutch

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16x6.5
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded23x10.5

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Hitch Category0Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual
Brake TypeExternal DiskDisc

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 3206Cub Cadet XT3 GSDifference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 70th percentile (22 hp)B · 73rd percentile (22.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 47th percentile (39.8 ci)B · 50th percentile (41.1 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 55th percentile (805 lb)B · 53rd percentile (798 lb)
A · 3206B · XT3 GSMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 3206Full spec pageCub Cadet XT3 GS