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Cub Cadet 804 vs Cub Cadet 85 Special
Verdict: Cub Cadet 804 vs Cub Cadet 85 Special
The Cub Cadet 804 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 804 is the newer design (1987 vs 1975). 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
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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Rated RPM
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3400Reference
Oil capacity
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2.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
idler pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
11x14-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x14-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Wheelbase
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88 cmReference
Weight
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167 kgReference
Length
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142 cmReference
Cub Cadet 804 attachments
804 Serial Numbers
1987
137-517-100 (model code)Reference
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1988
138-517-100 (model code)Reference
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1989
139-517-100 (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
71 cmReference
Variants
85
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32" side-dischargeReference
85 Special
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28" baggerReference
Cub Cadet 85 Special attachments
Attachment overview
28" Mower deck
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.