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Cub Cadet 85 vs Cub Cadet 85 Special
Verdict: Cub Cadet 85 vs Cub Cadet 85 Special
The Cub Cadet 85 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. 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 International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
85
32" side-dischargeReference
32" side-dischargeReference
85 Special
28" baggerReference
28" baggerReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
oiled foamReference
Rated RPM
3400Reference
3400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 cmReference
88 cmReference
Weight
167 kgReference
167 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
13x6.50-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x6.50-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Length
142 cmReference
142 cmReference
Cub Cadet 85 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
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.