Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 3165
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.
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 |
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Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number decal on the left side of the frame, above the front axle. |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electro-pneumatic idler |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | shaft (SAE BB) |