Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 1861

The Cub Cadet 1861 is a garden tractor produced from 1991 to 1992 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 18 hp Kohler Magnum M18 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin configuration. The tractor has a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor includes an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. Dimensions include a 46.5 inch wheelbase, 72 inch length, 37.75 inch width, and 44 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 837 lbs with a 54-inch mower deck. Tires are 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system with 15 amps, 440 CCA battery at 12 volts. Attachments available include various mid-mount mower decks, blades, and a snow blower.
Power18 hp
Founded42/44/46/54" deck
Model1861

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1861

Tires
Rear23x10.5-12
Front16x6.5-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler Magnum M18
Starterelectric
Idle RPM1200-3600
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
Bore/Stroke3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Configurationair-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
1861manual steering
1862power steering
Dimensions
Width37.75 inches (95 cm)
Length72 inches (182 cm)
Weight837 lbs (379 kg) With with 54-inch mower deck.
Wheelbase46.5 inches (118 cm)
Rear tread27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread29 inches (73 cm)
Ground clearance6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel)44 inches (111 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA440
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Years made1991 - 1992
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Attachments
42" BladeCub Cadet 190375, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional
54" BladeCub Cadet 190376, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional
45" Snow blowerCub Cadet 190451, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift
42" mid-mount mower deckCub Cadet 190320, 42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4.5 inch (2 to 11 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deckCub Cadet 190318, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4.5 inch (2 to 11 cm)
46" mid-mount mower deckCub Cadet 190321, 46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4.5 inch (2 to 11 cm)
54" mid-mount mower deckCub Cadet 190324, 54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4.5 inch (2 to 11 cm)
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent