Cub Cadet 1812

Cub Cadet 1812The 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
ModelCub Cadet 1812
Tractor typeGarden tractor
Production years1986-1989
FactoryBrownsville, Tennessee, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Width950 mm (37.4 in)
Height1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity15.1 liters (4 US gal.; 3.3 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine modelKohler M18
Engine type4-stroke, L-head (side valve), V-twin
Displacement691 cm2, (42.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke79.0 mm X 70.0 mm (3.11 in X 2.76 in)
Max. horsepower18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Starting systemElectirc starter, 12V
Cooling system
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleanerReplaceable, paper element
Fuel system
Fuel systemCarburetor
Fuel pump typeMechanical
Fuel filter typeIn-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 systemFull 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
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual
BrakesDry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model
Transmission typeShaft-driven hydrostatic
GearsInfinite forward and reverse
Speed Forward: 12.1 kmh (7.5 mph)
Reverse: 6.4 kmh (4 mph)
Transmission oil capacity6.6 L (1.7 US. gal, 1.5 Imp. gal.)

Tires

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

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category0
Control type
Lift capacity (at ends)

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO typeIndependent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed3,600 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
GroundNegative
Charging systemAlternator
Charging amps15A
Battery12V

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 1812 serial numbers
1986747225
1987756300
1988767352
1989779097

Attachments

Cub Cadet 190357: 38″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade and hydraulic lift
Cutting width960 mm (38 in)
Cutting height38-101 mm (1.5-4.0 in)
Deck styleStamped
Cub Cadet 190358: 44″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift
Cutting width1,110 mm (44 in)
Cutting height38-113 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Deck styleStamped
Cub Cadet 190336: 46″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift
Cutting width1,160 mm (46 in)
Cutting height38-113 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Deck styleStamped
Cub Cadet 190359: 50″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and hydraulic lift
Cutting width1,270 mm (05 in)
Cutting height38-113 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Deck styleStamped
Cub Cadet 190375: 42″ front-mount blade
Cutting width1,110 mm (42 in)
Cub Cadet 190376: 54″ front-mount blade
Cutting width1,370 mm (54 in)
Cub Cadet 190364: 45″ front-mount two-stage snowblower
Cleaning width1,140 mm (45 in)
Drive typeBelt
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