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Cub Cadet 3165

Cub Cadet 3165 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 3165 is a garden tractor produced from 1998 to 1999 as part of the 3000 Series. It features a 16 hp Vanguard 2-cylinder gasoline engine with two displacement options (568cc and 480cc). The tractor uses a Hydro-Gear BDU-21L hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a wheelbase of 49.5 inches, weighs 700 lbs, and comes equipped with two-wheel drive, power steering, and disc brakes. The 3165 supports various attachments including a 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade, with optional front and rear hitch kits. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and flywheel alternator charging system.
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Power16 hp
Founded48" deck
Model3165

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 3165

Engine

Fuel tank:4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Starter 1:electric
Starter 2:electric
Idle RPM 1:1200-3600
Idle RPM 2:1400-3600
Rated RPM 1:3350
Rated RPM 2:3350
Sparkplug 1:Champion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke 1:2.83x2.76 inches (72 x 70 mm)
Bore/Stroke 2:2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm)
Compression 1:8.5:1
Compression 2:8.5:1
Displacement 1:568 cc (34.7 ci)
Displacement 2:480 cc (29.3 ci)
Engine options:16HP Vanguard 568cc 2-cyl gasoline, 16HP Vanguard 480cc 2-cyl gasoline
Oil capacity 1:1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Oil capacity 2:2 qts (1.9 L)
Engine Detail 1:Vanguard 350447, gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Engine Detail 2:Vanguard 303447, gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross) 1:16 hp (11.9 kW)
Power (gross) 2:16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts 1:12
Starter volts 2:12

Features

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Dimensions

Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Height:43.6 inches (110 cm)
Length:72.25 inches (183 cm)
Weight:700 lbs (317 kg)
Rear tire:24x10.5-12
Wheelbase:49.5 inches (125 cm)
Front tire:16x7.5-8
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:435
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:16
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Production

Series:3000 Series
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$5,000 (1998 ), $5,100 (1999 )
Years produced:1998 - 1999

Attachments

54" Blade:Cub Cadet 190-352, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 110 lbs (49 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional
48" Mower deck:Type: mid-mount Cub Cadet 190-289, 3-blade with hydraulic lift, Cutting width: 48 inches (121 cm), Drive: shaft, Weight: 265 lbs (120 kg)
45" Snow blower:Cub Cadet 190-353, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 215 lbs (97 kg)
Attachment overview:48" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. The blade and snowblower required the front hitch kit (190-343-100). A rear tiller with its own 8-hp engine was available (190-400-100). A rear 2000-rpm PTO (190-287-100) was advertised for 1998 with a PTO-drive 40-inch tiller (190-356-100) but is extremely rare. A hydraulic-drive tiller (190-004-100) became available in 2000 with the next series of 3000 tractors.

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Speeds:infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity:4.5 qts (4.3 L)
Transmission:Hydro-Gear BDU-21L

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:0 Optional

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number decal on the left side of the frame, above the front axle.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electro-pneumatic idler
Front PTO:independent
Front PTO Type:shaft (SAE BB)