Cub Cadet 86

Cub Cadet 86The Cub Cadet 86 is a garden tractor model from the 1X8/1X9 series, manufactured from 1971 to 1974 by Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet 86 is equipped with a 305 cc (18.6 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 74.62 mm (2.94 in) of the cylinder bore and 69.85 mm (2.75 in) of the piston stroke, and a gear type transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear (6 forward and 2 reverse gear with creeper).

The Cub Cadet 86 garden tractor features:

  • The Kohler K181 gasoline engine which produces 8.2 PS (6.0 kW; 8.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
  • Manual steering
  • Mechanical disc brakes
  • Open operator station
  • Independent front PTO with mechanical clutch
  • Transmission rear PTO with 515 rpm (optional)

General specifications

General Specifications
ModelCub Cadet 86
Tractor typeGarden tractor
Production years1971-1974
FactoryLouisville, Kentucky, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width830 mm (32.7 in)
Height (steering wheel)1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Wheel base1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine modelKohler K181
Engine type4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement305 cm3, (18.6 cu·in)
Bore and stroke74.62 mm X 69.85 mm (2.95 in X 2.75 in)
Max. horsepower8.2 PS (6.0 kW; 8.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling systemForced air
Lubricating systemSplash type
Ignition systemBattery ignition system
Fuel systemCarburetor
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting systemElectric starter
GovernorCentrifugal 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
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual
BrakesMechanical disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model
Transmission typeGear type with dry disc clutch
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Speed Forward: 10.9 kmh (6.8 mph)
Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity3.3 L (0.9 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model
Transmission typeGear type with creeper and dry disc clutch
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed Forward: 10.9 kmh (6.8 mph)
Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity3.5 L (0.9 US. gal, 0.8 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tiresLawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8
Rear tiresLawn/turf: 6-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
CategorySleeve hitch (optional)
Control type
Lift capacity (at ends)

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO typeIndependent with mechanical clutch
Front PTO speed
Rear PTO typeTransmission (optional)
Rear PTO speed515 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
GroundNegative
Charging systemGenerator (Delco-Remy)
Charging amps15A
Battery12V

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 86 serial numbers
1971400001
1972417643
1973457305
1974495749
Final529811

Attachments

Cub Cadet: 38″ mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width960 mm (38 in)
Cutting height:20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet: 44″ mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width1,110 mm (42 in)
Cutting height:20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet: 50″ mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width1,270 mm (48 in)
Cutting height:20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet QA-36A: 36″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Cleaning width910 mm (36 in)
Cub Cadet QA-42A: 42″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Cleaning width1,060 mm (42 in)
Author: Sergei Wers
About: Co-founder and CEO of a multi-brand auto repair shop (engine repair, chassis repair, body repair and painting) for over 15 years. I have been developing internet sites with technical specifications for more than seven years.

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