SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 86 vs Cub Cadet 800
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 86 and the Cub Cadet 800. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 866.0 kW (8.1 HP)
Cub Cadet 8006.0 kW (8.1 HP)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 86 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 800Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 6.0 kW (8.1 HP) | 6.0 kW (8.1 HP) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with creeper and dry disc clutch | Creeper with dry disc clutch |
| Length | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) |
| Years Made | 1971-1974 | 1974-1975 |
| Engine Model | Kohler K181 | Kohler K181AQS |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 305 cc (18.6 cu in.) | 305 cc (18.6 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.47 cm (2.94 in.) | 7.49 cm (2.95 in.) |
| Stroke | 6.99 cm (2.75 in.) | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission | Transmission |
| Rear PTO Speed | 515 RPM | 515 RPM |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Independent with electric clutch |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Spark Plug | Champion J-8 | Champion J-8 |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 104.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 40.9 in.) | 104.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 40.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.6 l (2.0 gal) | 7.6 l (2.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.2 l (0.3 gal) | 1.2 l (0.3 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 3.5 l (0.9 gal) | 4.0 l (1.1 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 30 | — |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 6.8 MPH (10.9 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 6.9 MPH (11.1 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc | Dry disc or wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | Sleeve hitch | Sleeve hitch |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8 | Lawn/turf: 4.80/4.00-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 6-12 | Lawn/turf: 6-12 |
| Weight | — | 265.0 kg (584.2 lbs) |
| Front PTO Speed | — | 3.400 RPM |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.