Cub Cadet 86

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 86 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1971 to 1974. It's perfect for small yards and gardens. This tractor has a 2WD system with manual steering, making it easy to control. It comes with a simple gear transmission that has 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed.

Under the hood, the Cub Cadet 86 has a small Kohler K181 engine. This engine is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. It has just one cylinder and a very low engine displacement of 18.6 ci. The engine produces 8 hp at 3600 rpm, which is enough power for basic lawn care tasks. The tractor is quite compact, measuring 68.9 inches long, 32.7 inches wide, and 40.9 inches tall. It has lawn/turf tires suitable for grass and soft ground. The Cub Cadet 86 also features an electric starter and mechanical disc brakes for safety.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 8 hp (6.0 kW)

Transmission: Gear type with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 86 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 86 is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Cub Cadet 86 is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Cub Cadet 86 is Average. It is greater than 55% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
K181
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
1
Displacement
19 ci (0.3 L)
Bore
2.94 in (74.7 mm)
Stroke
2.75 in (69.8 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
8 hp (6.0 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear type with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears
3
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Mechanical disc