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Cub Cadet 86 Specifications
The Cub Cadet 86 garden tractor from 1X8/1X9 Series was manufactured between 1971 and 1974. The Cub Cadet 86 tractor is powered by Kohler K181 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. A 16.2 cubic inches (266 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.94" (75 mm), piston stroke of 2.75" (70 mm), and rated power of 8 Hp (6 kW). This model is fitted with several transmission options: 3x1 gear transmission, or 6x2 gear transmission with creeper.
The tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, mechanical PTO, mechanical disc brakes, 4.8x4.00-8 front tyres, and 6.00x12 rear tyres. The operating weight is 670 lbs (305 kg). The Cub Cadet 86 is compatible with a 38", 44", or 50" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1-4 in (25-102 mm), and 42" front-mount snowblower with manual lift system.
| Engine Specs |
Engine Model ...................... Kohler K181
Engine Type ...................... 4-stroke 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ...................... Single
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 16.2 (266)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 2.94 (75.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.75 (70.0)
Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 8.0 (6.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Idle Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 1000-3780
Fuel System ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model ...................... Kohler/Walbro
Carburetor Type ...................... Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet
Lubrication System ...................... Splash type
Cooling System ...................... Forced-air
Ignition System ...................... Magneto or battery
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ...................... 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ...................... 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Spark Plug Type ...................... Champion RJ8C
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) ...................... 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.020 (0.51)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.0 (7.6)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 1.25 (1.20)
| Electrical System |
Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Generator
Generator Rating, Amps ...................... 15
Starter Type ...................... Recoil
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ...................... 12
Electric Ground ...................... Negative
| Power Take-Off |
PTO Location ...................... Front or Rear
Front PTO Operational Type ...................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch ...................... Mechanical
Front PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Rear PTO Operational Type ...................... Transmission
Rear PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 525
| Standard Transmission |
Transmission Type ...................... Gear
Gearbox Type ...................... 3F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 3
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 1
Clutch Type ...................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 4.5 (115)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 3.5 (3.3)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.8 (10.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)
| Optional Transmission |
Transmission Type ...................... Creeper
Gearbox Type ...................... 6F/2R
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 2
Clutch Type ...................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 4.5 (115)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 3.8 (3.5)
Oil Capacity (Creeper), qts (L) ...................... 0.53 (0.50)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.8 (10.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)
Forward Speed (Creeper), mph (kph) ...................... 1.7 (2.7)
Reverse Speed (Creeper), mph (kph) ...................... 0.6 (1.0)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 4.8x4.00-8
Rear Tire Size ...................... 6.00x12
Front Tread, in (mm) ...................... 27 (680)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ...................... 27 (680)
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 44 (1100)
Overall Length, in (mm) ...................... 69 (1750)
Overall Height, in (mm) ...................... 41 (1040)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 33 (830)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 6 (150)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 670 (305)
| 38" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (25-102)
Drive Type ...................... Belt
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
| 44" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (25-102)
Drive Type ...................... Belt
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
| 50" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 50 (1270)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (25-102)
Drive Type ...................... Belt
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
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