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Cub Cadet 1106 vs Cub Cadet 86
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1106 vs Cub Cadet 86
The Cub Cadet 1106 and the Cub Cadet 86 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Cub Cadet 1106 is the newer design (1987 vs 1971). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.Reference
The optional creeper provided an additional lower range. Moving the creeper shift lever forward engages direct drive, while the creeper is to the rear. The creeper ratio is a 4:1 reduction.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Displacement
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18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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75 x 70 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dry cartridgeReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1000-3780Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion J-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.152 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity
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3.5 LReference
Oil change
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30 hReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
idler pulleyReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x14-5Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x14-5Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
6-12Reference
Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Length
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175 cmReference
Width
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83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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68 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1106 attachments
1106 Serial Numbers
1987
137-519-100 (model code)Reference
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1988
138-519-100 (model code)Reference
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1989
139-519-100 (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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Delco-Remy generatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
creeperReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
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transmission (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
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515Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Cub Cadet 86 attachments
86 Serial Numbers
1971
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400001Reference
1972
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417643Reference
1973
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457305Reference
1974
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495749Reference
Location:
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Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
Final
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529811Reference
Attachment overview
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.