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Cub Cadet 1862 vs Cub Cadet 365L
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1862 vs Cub Cadet 365L
The Cub Cadet 1862 and the Cub Cadet 365L are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet 1862 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 365L is the newer design (2001 vs 1990). 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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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
1861
manual steeringReference
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1862
power steeringReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
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Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
118 cmReference
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Weight
404 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
22x11Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
22x11Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
111 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1862 attachments
1862 Serial Number Location
1862 Serial Numbers
1990
800000Reference
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1991
811672Reference
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1992
821101Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
440Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 365L attachments
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
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137 cmReference
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.