Comparing Cub Cadet 86 vs John Deere 2850

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the Cub Cadet 86 and the John Deere 2850. The specifications are categorized into four main sections: Engine, Transmission, Dimensions, and Miscellaneous. By comparing these two tractors side by side, you can easily identify the similarities and differences between them and determine which one best suits your needs.

Cub Cadet 86
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John Deere 2850
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Engine
Engine - Manufacturer Kohler John Deere
Engine - Model K181 4239TL
Engine - Cooling Type Air-cooled Liquid-cooled
Engine - Cylinder Orientation - -
Engine - Valve Configuration - -
Engine - Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Engine - Induction Type - -
Engine - Cylinders 1 4
Engine - Displacement (ci) 18.6 239
Engine - Bore (in) 2.94 4.19
Engine - Stroke (in) - -
Engine - Rated RPM 3600 2300
Engine - Power Output (hp) 8 86
Transmission
Transmission - Type Gear type with dry disc clutch / Gear type with creeper and dry disc clutch Two-speed power shift
Transmission - Forward Gears 6-Mar 16
Transmission - Reverse Gears - -
Transmission - Total Gears - Unknown (Total not explicitly stated, but usually it's simply the sum of forward and reverse gears if not otherwise specified)
Dimensions
Length (in) 68.9 167.1
Width (in) 32.7 81.4
Height (in) 40.9 100.3
Operating Weight (lb) - 7694 for 2WD, 8653 for 4WD
Miscellaneous
Chassis 4x2 2WD 4x2 2WD or 4x4 4WD
Drive Type 2WD 2WD or 4WD (assumed from wheelbase and tire info)
Steering Type Manual Power
Coolant Capacity (qts) - -
Front Tire Diameter (in) - -
Front Tire Width (in) - Unknown (Size 10.00-16 doesn't specify width)
Rear Tire Diameter (in) - Unknown (Not enough data to assume diameter from size)
Rear Tire Width (in) - Unknown (Size 14.9R38 doesn't specify width)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in) - Unknown (cannot assume rim diameter from tire size)
Tire Type Lawn/turf Standard tires (ag)
Manufacture - End Year 1974 -
Hitch Type Sleeve (optional) II
Hitch Category - -
Hitch Position - Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb) - -
Operator Station Type Open Cab (assumed from 'Height (cab)')
Starter Type Electric Electric
PTO Type Independent (front - mechanical clutch) / Transmission (rear - optional) -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm) Unknown (front) / 515 (rear) -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm) - -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm) - -
Brake Type Mechanical disc -
Hydraulic System Type - Closed center constant pressure