Compare/Cub Cadet 830 vs Cub Cadet 86

Cub Cadet 830 vs Cub Cadet 86

Verdict: Cub Cadet 830 vs Cub Cadet 86

The Cub Cadet 830 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 86 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 830 is the newer design (1986 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

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

Fuel tank

3.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

Weight

136 kgReference

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Front tire

11.00x14.00-5Reference

4.80/4.00-8Reference

Rear tire

16.00x6.50-8Reference

6-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

11.00x14.00-5Reference

4.80/4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16.00x6.50-8Reference

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 830 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

starter/alternatorReference

Delco-Remy generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

14Reference

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Charging amps

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15Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

creeperReference

Cutting width

76 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.