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Cub Cadet 1863

The Cub Cadet 1863 is a garden tractor produced from 1993 to 1997 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 18 hp Kohler Command 624cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin OHV gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 868 lbs with a 54-inch mower deck, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. It includes an independent front PTO with electric clutch and dual disc brakes. Attachments available include various mid-mount mower decks, blades, and a snowblower, making it versatile for garden tractor tasks.
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Power18 hp
Founded44/46/48/54" deck
Model1863

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1863

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:23x10.50-12
Lawn/turf front:16x6.50-8

Engine

Cooling:air-cooled V-Twin OHV
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:1200-3600
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:5 gal (18.9 L)
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement:624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Engine Detail:Kohler Command
Power (gross):18 hp (13.4 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts:12

Variants

1863:manual steering
1864:power steering

Dimensions

Width:37.75 inches (95 cm)
Length:72 inches (182 cm)
Weight:868 lbs (393 kg) *Weight with 54-inch mower deck
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front axle:Cast-iron
Rear tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:29 inches (73 cm)
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):44 inches (111 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:440
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
Manufacturer:Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Years produced:1993 - 1997

Attachments

42" Blade:Cub Cadet 190375, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
54" Blade:Cub Cadet 190376, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm)
45" Snow blower:Cub Cadet 190451, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount
44" mid-mount mower deck:Cub 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 deck:Cub Cadet 190321, 46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4.5 inch (2 to 11 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 190317, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4.5 inch (2 to 11 cm)
54" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 190324, 54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4.5 inch (2 to 11 cm)

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)

Serial Numbers

1993:836001
1994:851001
1995:864501
1996:880001
1997:889001
Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the 1863 frame, above the foot rest.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent