John Deere GT235

The John Deere GT235 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 570 cc 34.8 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW; Gasoline (gross): 18 hp / 13.4 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq K71. Operating weight: 570 lbs 258 kg.

Overview

	1999 - 2005 GT200 SeriesGarden tractor GT200 Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $5,149 in 2002
The GT235E variant, built in 2002 and 2003, offered an on-board generator system that provided continuous 1000 Watt power at 120 volts.

Variants
GT235E	120 volt electrical

John Deere GT235 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	49 inches 124 cm
Weight	570 lbs 258 kg
Front tire	16x6.5-8
Rear tire	23x10.5-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	51

References
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2000, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2001, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2002, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2003, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2004, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 2005, by John Deere
GT Series Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 2002, by John Deere
GT235E Electric Outlet-Equipped Lawn & Garden Tractor published in 2009, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere
G, GT and GX Series Garden Tractors published in 2003, by John Deere
Premium Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Sales Manual published in 1999, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1999, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere

Engine

Engine options
18HP Kawasaki 570cc 2-cyl gasoline
18HP Briggs & Stratton 570cc 2-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 570 cc / 34.8 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kawasaki FH580V
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
The Deere GT235 used the Kawasaki engine from 2003 to the end of production.
Displacement	570 cc 34.8 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.80x2.75 inches 71 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	18 hp 13.4 kW
Air cleaner	dry with foam precleaner
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.040 inches 1.016 mm
Oil capacity	1.9 qts 1.8 L

John Deere GT235 Engine

Engine Detail — 570 cc / 34.8 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 350777
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
The Briggs 350777 engine was used in the Deere GT235 until 2003, serial number 090000.
Displacement	570 cc 34.8 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.83x2.75 inches 72 x 70 mm
Power (gross)	18 hp 13.4 kW
Air cleaner	foam pre-cleaner and paper element
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Oil capacity	1.8 qts 1.7 L

Transmission

Transmission — Tuff Torq K71

Transmission	Tuff Torq K71
Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	4.6 qts 4.4 L
Oil type	Low Viscosity HY-GARD
Hydrostatic transmission using Deere's Twin Touch foot pedals and standard cruise control.

	Low Viscosity HY-GARD

Dimensions

John Deere GT235 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.5-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.5-12 *Prior to 2004
	24x12.0-12 *2004 and later

Dimensions
Wheelbase	49 inches 124 cm
Length	72 inches 182 cm
Width	39 inches (narrow) 99 cm
	41.7 inches (wide) 105 cm
Height	43.6 inches 110 cm
Shipping weight	570 lbs*Without mower deck 258 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
42" mid-mount mower deck
44" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
54" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
The GT235 was compatible with the M03264X 30-inch mechanical tiller.

Photos

John Deere GT235E.

John Deere GT235 with hood removed.

John Deere GT235E.