Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1650
The Cub Cadet 1650 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1980 as part of the Quietline Series by Cub Cadet, a division of International Harvester. It features a 16 horsepower Kohler K341AQS 588cc air-cooled single-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes dry disc brakes initially, with wet disc brakes introduced after 1977. It has an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. The 1650 is equipped with a 2-gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt electrical system with a flywheel alternator charging at 15 amps. Dimensions include a 44-inch wheelbase, 69-inch length, and 690 lbs shipping weight. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Attachments available include mid-mount mower decks (38", 44", 50"), snowblowers, and a front-end loader. The tractor was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Power16 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1650
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1650
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K341AQS |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 1800-3600 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3400 |
| Sparkplug | Champion H-10 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm) |
| Fuel system | Kohler side-draft carburetor |
| Displacement | 588 cc (35.89 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.035 inches (0.889 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 30 h |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (cold) (0.254 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches (cold) (0.508 mm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | dry disc, wet disc (wet disc brakes after 1977) |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | Quietline Series |
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Years made | 1974 - 1980 |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, front-end loader |
|---|---|
| 38" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 38A, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm) |
| 44" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 44A, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 50" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 50A, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | Cub Cadet QA-36A, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| 42" Snow blower | Cub Cadet QA-42A, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| Johnson 14 Loader | 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (dumped) (50 cm), 76 inches height (at pin) (193 cm), 54 inches clearance (dumped) (137 cm), 71 inches clearance (level) (180 cm), weight: 370 lbs (167 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm), Specification of loader type B185 |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (optional) |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1974 | 530000 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 536073 |
| 1976 | 572840 |
| 1977 | 602118 |
| 1978 | 621744 |
| 1979 | 643507 |
| 1980 | 667400 |
| Serial number plate location | on the left side of Cub Cadet 1650 tractor frame |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 39 inches (99 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 28 inches (71 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 690 lbs (312 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches (104 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 3400 |