Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1872
The Cub Cadet 1872 is a garden tractor produced from 1987 to 1989 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 18 hp Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with power steering and dual disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and is built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA. It offers optional rear and front independent PTOs with electric clutches. The 1872 supports various attachments including 50" and 60" mid-mount mower decks, a 54" front blade, and a 45" two-stage front snow blower. Tires are sized 18x8.50-8 front and 26x12.00-12 rear, with a wheelbase of 51.6 inches. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a 15 amp alternator charging system.
Power18 hp
Founded50/60" deck
Model1872
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1872
Tires
| Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Engine
| Starter | electric |
|---|---|
| Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Sparkplug | Chamption RBL-15Y |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.875 qts (1.8 L) |
| Engine Detail | Kohler Magnum gasoline 2-cylinder air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold) (0.102 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (cold) (0.305 mm) |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dual disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 43.5 inches (110 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51.6 inches (131 cm) |
| Rear tread | 31.5 inches (80 cm) |
| Front tread | 33 inches (83 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 inches (19 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 47.5 inches (120 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
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. |
|---|---|
| 54" Blade | Cub Cadet 190401, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm) |
| 45" Snow blower | Cub Cadet 190450, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | 50 inches (127 cm), total width: 59 inches (149 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | 60 inches (152 cm), total width: 75 inches (190 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent Optional |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
| Clutch (rear PTO) | electric |
| Clutch (front PTO) | electric |