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Cub Cadet 1872

Cub Cadet 1872 tractor
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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.
Cub Cadet 1872garden tractorKohler enginehydrostatic transmissionlawn tractormower decksnow blowertractor specifications
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. TractorData does not list details of these 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

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