Cub Cadet lawn tractors
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.
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 |