Cub Cadet 1861

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 1861 is a lawn and garden tractor built from 1991 to 1992. It's a 2WD machine with a manual steering system, perfect for maintaining yards and small properties. This tractor features a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, giving the operator smooth control over speed and direction.

Under the hood, the 1861 boasts a Kohler Magnum M18 engine. This air-cooled, V-twin gasoline engine has 2 cylinders and an above-average displacement of 42.2 ci. It produces 18 hp, which is about average for its class. The tractor's size is compact, measuring 71.7 inches long, 37.4 inches wide, and 43.7 inches tall. With an operating weight of 836 lb, it's on the heavier side for lawn tractors, providing good stability. The 1861 comes with lawn/turf tires, an independent PTO with electric clutch, and an open operator station for easy access.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 18 hp (13.4 kW)

Transmission: Shaft-driven hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 836 lb (379 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 1861 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 1861 is Average. It is greater than 50% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Cub Cadet 1861 is Above Average. It is greater than 77% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Cub Cadet 1861 is Average. It is greater than 68% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
Magnum M18
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
V-twin
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural Aspiration
Cylinders
2
Displacement
42 ci (0.7 L)
Bore
3.11 in (79.0 mm)
Stroke
2.76 in (70.1 mm)
Power Output
18 hp (13.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Disc