Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1806
The Cub Cadet 1806 is a garden tractor produced from 1987 to 1989 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 18HP Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine and a 6-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, dual disc brakes, and an open operator station. It includes an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. The 1806 was built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA. It has a wheelbase of 44 inches, length of 72 inches, width of 37.75 inches, and height of 43 inches at the steering wheel. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with a 15 amp alternator and negative ground. Attachments include 38", 44", and 50" mid-mount mower decks with manual lift, front-mount snowblower and blades. Variants include the 1806 gear drive, 1810 hydrostatic, 1811 hydro with hydraulic lift, and 1812 hydro with lift and remotes.
Power18 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1806
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1806
Tires
| Rear | 23x10.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler M18 |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.25 inches (6.350 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold) (0.102 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (cold) (0.305 mm) |
Dimensions
| Width | 37.75 inches (95 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dual disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Brownsville, Tennessee, USA |
| Years made | 1987 - 1989 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 42" front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm),54" front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm) |
| Snowblower | front-mount, two-stage, 45 inches width (114 cm) |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | manual lift |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | manual lift |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | manual lift |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |