John Deere GT235 Engine Specifications
Engine Make – Kawasaki
Engine Model Number – FH580V
Engine Type – 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90°
Horsepower – 13.4 kW (18 hp)
Max. torque (crank PTO) – 49.6 Nm (5.06 kgm; 36.6 ft·lb) at 2,000 rpm
Cylinders – Two
Cycle – Four
Cooling Type – Air
Oil Filter – Replaceable Full Flow Filter
Air Cleaner – Paper Element with Foam Precleaner
Spark Plug Gap – 1 mm (0.040 in.)
Spark Plug Torque – 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
Carburetor – Inner vent carburetor
Cooling system – Air-cooling
Ignition system – Electronic spark ignition
Lubricating system – Full pressure with spin-on oil filter
Starting system – Recoil or electric starter
Charging system – 12V-15A charging coil with regulator
Fuel used – Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Fuel consumption – 245 g/HPh
Cooling system – Pressurized forced circulation type
Maximum speed – 3500 ± 100 rpm
Idle speed – 1500 ± 100 rpm
Cylinder compression – 4.0 kg/cm2 (56 psi) at 500 rpm
Intake valve clearance – 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance – 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Battery Voltage – 12 V
CCA – 500 Amp
Reserve Capacity – 85 minutes
BCI Group Size – 51
JD GT235 Drivetrain
Transmission Type – Hydrostatic
Transaxle – Tuff Torq K71
Gears – Infinite forward and reverse
Drain Plug Torque – 15 Nm (133 lb-in.)
Travel Forward Speeds at Full Engine RPM – 0-11 km/h (0-7 mph)
Travel Reverse Speeds at Full Engine RPM – 0-6 km/h (0-4 mph)
Transmission Capacity – 4.4 L (4.6 qt)
Transmission Oil Capacity: 4.6 qts [4.4 L]
Oil type – Low Viscosity HY-GARD
Chassis – 4×2 2WD
Steering – Manual sector and pinion
Brakes – Wet disc
John Deere GT235 Tires
Front Tires – 16×6.50-8
Rear Turf Type Tires – 23×10.50-12
Rear Bar Type Tires – 23×10.50-12
Inflation Front – 70-97 kPa (10-14 psi)
Inflation Rear Turf Type – 56-70 kPa (8-10 psi)
Inflation Rear Bar Type – 56-140 kPa (8-20 psi)
JD GT235 Dimensions
Overall Height – 119.4 cm (47.0 in.)
Overall Length – 182.9 cm (72.0 in.)
Overall Width (Narrow Wheel Spacing) – 99.1 cm (39.0 in.)
Overall Width (Wide Wheel Spacing) – 105.4 cm (41.5 in.)
Wheelbase – 49 in. (124 cm)
Weight (Without Mower or Fuel) – 258 kg (570 lb)
John Deere GT235 Attachments
Blade
Type – Front-mount
Width – 46 in. (116 cm)
Height – 17 in. (43 cm)
Lift height – 5 in. (12 cm)
Cut depth – 3 in. (7 cm)
Weight – 118 lbs (53 kg)
Lift – Manual
42C Mower Deck
Mower Type – Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Cutting Blades – 2
Mower Weight – 37 kg (82 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque – 75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
Cutting Width – 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) – 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment – 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.)
48C Mower Mower Deck
Mower Type – Mulch, Bag or Side Discharge
Cutting Blades – 3
Mower Weight – 53 kg (117 lb)
Blade Bolt Torque – 68 Nm (50 lb-ft)
Cutting Width – 121.9 cm (48 in.)
Cutting Height (approximate) – 25-102 mm (1-4 in.)
Height Adjustment – 13-Position, 6.35 mm (1/4 in.)