Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 1862

The Cub Cadet 1862 is a garden tractor produced from 1990 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 design. The tractor has power steering, dual disc brakes, and an open operator station. It uses a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. The 1862 model has a 5-gallon fuel tank and weighs 892 lbs with a 54-inch mower deck. It has lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 440 CCA and a 15-amp alternator. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, blades, and a snowblower. The original price was $6,519 in 1991.
Power18 hp
Founded38/44/46" deck
Model1862

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1862

Tires
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler Magnum M18
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
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)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Intake valve clearance0.004 inches Cold (0.102 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.012 inches Cold (0.305 mm)
Variants
1861manual steering
1862power steering
Dimensions
Width37.75 inches (95 cm)
Length72 inches (182 cm)
Weight892 lbs With with 54-inch mower deck. (404 kg)
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
BrakesDual disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Years made1990 - 1992
Original price$6,519 in 1991
Attachments
Overview38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 46" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging 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
38" Mower deckCub Cadet 190357, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
44" Mower deckCub Cadet 190358, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
46" Mower deckCub Cadet 190336, 46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
45" Snow blowerCub Cadet 190451, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift
38" Mower deck (2-blade)Cub Cadet 190328, 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 Optional
Serial Numbers
1990800000
1991811672
1992821101
Serial number locationSerial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Typepulley