SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 86 vs Wheel Horse C81
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 86 and the Wheel Horse C81. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 866.0 kW (8.1 HP)
Wheel Horse C816.0 kW (8.1 HP)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 86 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Wheel Horse C81 Garden 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 | Belt-driven gear type |
| Length | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) | 165.0 cm (65.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1971-1974 | 1978-1979 |
| Engine Model | Kohler K181 | Kohler K181S |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 305 cc (18.6 cu in.) | 304 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 | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 515 RPM | — |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Spark Plug | Champion J-8 | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 104.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 40.9 in.) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.6 l (2.0 gal) | 11.5 l (3.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.2 l (0.3 gal) | 1.2 l (0.3 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 3.5 l (0.9 gal) | 1.9 l (0.5 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) | 4.2 km/h (Forward: 5.5 MPH (8.8 km/h) Reverse: 2.6 MPH) |
| Brakes | Mechanical 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: 16×6.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 6-12 | Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12 |
| Weight | — | 245.0 kg (540.1 lbs) |
| Middle PTO Type | — | Independent with mechanical clutch |
| Width | — | 91.0 cm (35.8 in.) |
| Transmission Model | — | Wheel Horse |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.