Cub Cadet 1812

The Cub Cadet 1812 is a garden tractor model manufactured from 1986 to 1989 by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet 1812 is equipped with a 691 cc (42.2 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine with 79.0 mm (3.11 in) of the cylinder bore and 70.0 mm (2.76 in) of the piston stroke, and a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet 1812 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler M18 gasoline engine which produces 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Dry disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Category 0 rear hitch (optional)
• Independent front PTO with 3,600 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 1812
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1986-1989
Factory	Brownsville, Tennessee, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Width	950 mm (37.4 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Ground clearance	150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight	–
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	15.1 liters (4 US gal.; 3.3 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler M18
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), V-twin
Displacement	691 cm2, (42.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	79.0 mm X 70.0 mm (3.11 in X 2.76 in)
Max. horsepower	18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Starting system	Electirc starter, 12V
Cooling system
Cooling system	Forced air
Air cleaner	Replaceable, paper element
Fuel system
Fuel system	Carburetor
Fuel pump type	Mechanical
Fuel filter type	In-line
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.076-0.152 mm (0.003-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.278-0.354 mm (0.011-0.014 in)
Oil system
Lubricating system	Full pressure with oil filter
Oil filter:	Full-flow type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	1.9 L (2.0 US. qt, 1.7 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RV17YC
Spark plug gap:	0.89 mm (0.035 in)
Spark plug torque:	18 N·m (1.8 kg·m, 13.3 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 12.1 kmh (7.5 mph) Reverse: 6.4 kmh (4 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	6.6 L (1.7 US. gal, 1.5 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	0
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	3,600 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 1812 serial numbers
1986	747225
1987	756300
1988	767352
1989	779097

Attachments

Cub Cadet 190357: 38″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade and hydraulic lift
Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Cutting height	38-101 mm (1.5-4.0 in)
Deck style	Stamped
Cub Cadet 190358: 44″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift
Cutting width	1,110 mm (44 in)
Cutting height	38-113 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Deck style	Stamped
Cub Cadet 190336: 46″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift
Cutting width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Cutting height	38-113 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Deck style	Stamped
Cub Cadet 190359: 50″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift
Cutting width	1,270 mm (05 in)
Cutting height	38-113 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Deck style	Stamped
Cub Cadet 190375: 42″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,110 mm (42 in)
Cub Cadet 190376: 54″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,370 mm (54 in)
Cub Cadet 190364: 45″ front-mount two-stage snowblower
Cleaning width	1,140 mm (45 in)
Drive type	Belt