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John Deere GT235 Garden Tractor
The
John Deere GT235 is a GT200 series garden tractor. This model was manufactured
from 1999 to 2005.
The John Deere GT235 powerline components: Kawasaki FH580V vertical
V-twin cylinder air cooled gasoline engine or Briggs and Stratton 350777
Vanguard vertical shaft V-twin cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, and
Tuff Torq K71 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission. The Kawasaki engine
has a cylinder bore of 2.92" (74 mm), piston stroke of 2.69" (68 mm),
and rated power of 17 hp (12.7 kW).
The Briggs engine has a cylinder bore of 2.83" (72 mm), piston stroke of
2.75" (70 mm), and rated power of 18 hp (13.3 kW). The maximum forward
speed - 7 mph (11.3 kph), max. reverse speed - 4 mph (6.4 kph). The
tractor is equipped with 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear
tires. The wheelbase is 49" (1240 mm).
Compatible attachments for John Deere GT235: a 48" mid-mount 3-blade
mower deck with cutting height of 1-4" (25-102 mm) and electric blade
engagement, 42" front-mount single-stage snowblower with clearing height
of 16" (405 mm), 46" front blade with mechanical lifting system, and 30"
rear-mount mechanical tiller.
| Engine Model |
Kawasaki FH580V |
| Engine Type |
4-stroke vertical V-twin air cooled gasoline engine |
| Number of Cylinder |
2 |
| Cylinder Layout |
90 deg V-Twin |
| Piston Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
35.7 (585) |
| Engine Bore, in (mm) |
2.92 (74.0) |
| Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
2.69 (68.0) |
| Engine Power, Hp (kW) |
17.0 (12.7) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) |
37.8 (27.9) |
| Torque Speed, rpm |
2400 |
| Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 |
| Direction of Rotation |
Counterclockwise facing the PTO Shaft |
| Fuel System Type |
Carburetor |
| Carburetor Type |
Float type with fixed main jet |
| Fuel Pump Type |
Pulse Pump |
| Governor Type |
Flyweight all speed governor |
| Air Cleaner |
Dual stage element, dry type |
| Lubricating System Type |
Pressurized |
| Oil Filter Type |
Dual element |
| Ignition System Type |
Transistorized-fly wheel magneto |
| Spark Plug |
Champion RCJ8Y |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.030 (0.76) |
| Ignition Coil Air Gap, in (mm) |
0.0079-0.0158 (0.20-0.40) |
| Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) |
0.0040-0.0059 (0.10-0.15) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
2.8 (10.5) |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
1.8 (1.7) |
| Engine Model |
Briggs and Stratton 350777 Vanguard |
| Engine Type |
4-cycle V-twin OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine |
| Number of Cylinders |
2 |
| Displacement, cu.in (cc) |
34.75 (570) |
| Cylinder Bore, in (mm) |
2.83 (72.0) |
| Piston Stroke, in (mm) |
2.75 (70.0) |
| Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) |
18.0 (13.3) |
| Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
3600 |
| Idle Speed, rpm |
1750 |
| Cylinder Sleeve |
Cast Iron |
| Fuel System Type |
Carburetor |
| Carburetor Type |
Float-feed, side-draft |
| Governor Type |
Mechanical |
| Fuel Pump |
Integral type |
| Lubrication System |
Full pressure lubrication with spin-on oil filter |
| Air Cleaner |
Dual-Clean, paper element with a foam pre-cleaner |
| Cooling System |
Forced air |
| Ignition System |
Magnetron Electronic |
| Spark Plug Type |
Champion RC12YC |
| Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) |
0.030 (0.762) |
| Armature Air Gap, in (mm) |
0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.30) |
| Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) |
0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) |
0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
2.8 (10.5) |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
1.8 (1.7) |
| Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
| Charging System |
Alternator, 15A |
| Starter Type |
Electric |
| Number of Batteries |
1 |
| Battery CCA |
500 |
| Electric Ground |
Negative |
| PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
| PTO Clutch |
Electric |
| PTO Speed, rpm |
3000 |
| Transmission Model |
Tuff Torq K71 |
| Transmission Type |
Belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Number of Forward Gears |
Infinite |
| Number of Reverse Gears |
Infinite |
| Cruise Control |
Standard |
| Oil Capacity, qts (L) |
4.9 (4.6) |
| Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
7.0 (11.3) |
| Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
4.0 (6.4) |
| Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
| Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
| Steering System |
Manual sector and pinion |
| Brakes Type |
Wet disc |
| Front Tires |
16x6.50-8 |
| Rear Tires |
23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase, in (mm) |
49 (1240) |
| Length, in (mm) |
72 (1820) |
| Height, in (mm) |
43.6 (1100) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
41.7 (1050) |
| Weight, lbs (kg) |
570 (258) |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
3 |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) |
48 (1215) |
| Cutting Height, in (mm) |
1.0-4.0 (25-102) |
| Blade Engagement |
Electric |
| Deck Drive |
Belt |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
| Snowblower Type |
1-stage, front-mount |
| Clearing Width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
| Clearing Height, in (mm) |
16 (405) |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
| Weight, lbs (kg) |
175 (79) |
| Blade Type |
Front-mount |
| Width, in (mm) |
46 (1160) |
| Height, in (mm) |
17 (430) |
| Lift Height, in (mm) |
5 (125) |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
| Angle |
Manual |
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