Lawn Tractor · 1971Unverified
Cub Cadet 86
Cub Cadet 86 — 1X8/1X9 Series · 8 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
8 hp
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Overview
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Eight-inch mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
8HP Kohler 304cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank7.6 LReference
Kohler K181Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Displacement18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)6.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdry cartridgeReference
Rated RPM3600Reference
Idle RPM1000-3780Reference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion J-8Reference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.152 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference
Oil capacity1.2 LReference
Oil change30 hReference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
6-speed creeperReference
TypegearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch4.5-inch dry discReference
Oil capacity3.3 LReference
TypecreeperReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity3.5 LReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitch (optional)Reference
Rear PTOtransmission (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type515Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchmechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase111 cmReference
Front tire4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear6-12Reference
Length175 cmReference
Width83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)104 cmReference
Ground clearance15 cmReference
Front tread68 cmReference
Rear tread68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 86 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
50" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
86 Serial Numbers
Location:Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
1971400001Reference
1972417643Reference
1973457305Reference
1974495749Reference
Final529811Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemDelco-Remy generatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
50" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.