Cub Cadet 800 garden tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet 800 is a garden tractor model from the Quietline series, manufactured from 1974 to 1975 by Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet 800 is equipped with a 305 cc (18.6 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 74.6 mm (2.94 in) of the cylinder bore and 69.8 mm (2.75 in) of the piston stroke, and one of two transmissions: an unsynchronized gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear (6 forward and 2 reverse gears with creeper).

The Cub Cadet 800 garden tractor features:

The Kohler K181AQS gasoline engine which produces 8.2 PS (6.0 kW; 8.0 HP) at 3,400 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Dry disc or wet disc (optional) brakes
Open operator station
Sleeve hitch (optional)
Independent front PTO with electric clutch and 3,400 rpm
Transmission rear PTO with 515 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 800
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1974-1975
Factory	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width	830 mm (32.7 in)
Height (steering wheel)	1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Wheel base	1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Ground clearance	150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight (shipping)	265 kg (584 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K181AQS
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	305 cm³, (18.6 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	74.62 mm X 69.85 mm (2.95 in X 2.75 in)
Max. horsepower	8.2 PS (6.0 kW; 8.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Ignition system	Battery ignition system
Fuel system	Carburetor
Fuel used	Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting system	Electric starter
Governor	Centrifugal governor
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.15-0.20 mm (0.0059-0.0079 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	1.2 L (1.27 US. qt, 1.06 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RJ8C
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc or wet disc (optional)
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.1 kmh (6.9 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.8 L (1 US. gal, 0.8 Imp. gal.)
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Creeper with dry disc clutch
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.1 kmh (6.9 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	4.0 L (1.1 US. gal, 0.9 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Ag: 4.80/4.00-8
Rear tires	Ag: 6-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	Sleeve hitch (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	3,400 rpm
Rear PTO type	Transmission
Rear PTO speed	515 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Attachments

Cub Cadet 30A: 38″ mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift or electric lift (optional)
Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Cutting height:	30-110 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Cub Cadet 44A: 44″ mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift or electric lift (optional)
Cutting width	1,110 mm (42 in)
Cutting height:	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 50A: 50″ mower deck with 3-blade and manual lift or electric lift (optional)
Cutting width	1,270 mm (48 in)
Cutting height:	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet QA-36A: 36″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Cleaning width	910 mm (36 in)
Cub Cadet QA-42A: 42″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Cleaning width	1,060 mm (42 in)

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Cub Cadet 800