Compare/Cub Cadet 800 vs Cub Cadet 85 Special

Cub Cadet 800 vs Cub Cadet 85 Special

Verdict: Cub Cadet 800 vs Cub Cadet 85 Special

The Cub Cadet 800 and the Cub Cadet 85 Special 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 85 Special is the lighter machine (167 kg vs 265 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 85 Special is the newer design (1975 vs 1974). 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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Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Brakes

wet discReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

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Displacement

18.63 ciReference

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 70 mmReference

76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Fuel system

Kohler side-draft carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oiled foamReference

Rated RPM

3400Reference

Idle RPM

1800-3600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion J-8Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.152 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.432 mmReference

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Oil capacity

4.0 LReference

2.8 LReference

Oil change

30 hReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

creeperReference

gearReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

515 (0.937)Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

4.5-inch dry discReference

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Front PTO Type

3400Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

88 cmReference

Weight

265 kgReference

167 kgReference

Front tire

4.80/4.00-8Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Rear tire

6-12Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.80/4.00-8Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

6-12Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Length

175 cmReference

142 cmReference

Width

83 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

104 cmReference

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Shipping weight

265 kgReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Front tread

68 cmReference

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Rear tread

68 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 800 attachments

800 Serial Number Location

800 Serial Numbers

1974

530000Reference

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1975

536073Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

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32" side-dischargeReference

85 Special

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28" baggerReference

Cub Cadet 85 Special attachments

28" Mower deck

Cutting width

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71 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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6Reference

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.