Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 3186
The Cub Cadet 3186 is a garden tractor introduced in 1999 as part of the 3000 Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 18 hp Kohler CH18S 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, power steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It includes a 4.5-gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt electrical system with a flywheel alternator. The 3186 supports various attachments including 48" and 54" mid-mount mower decks, a blade, and a snowblower. The blade and snowblower require a front hitch kit. The tractor weighs 720 lbs and has a wheelbase of 49.5 inches. It was originally priced at $5,600 in 1999.
Power18 hp
Founded48/54" deck
Model3186
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 3186
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler CH18S |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1400-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.64x3.03 inches (67 x 77 mm) |
| Displacement | 624 cc (38.1 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
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 | 720 lbs (326 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 | $5,600 in 1999 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
Attachments
| Blade | Cub Cadet 190-352, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), 110 lbs (49 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle hydraulic-angle Optional |
|---|---|
| Notes | 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 hydraulic-drive tiller (190-004-100) became available in 2000 with the next series of 3000 tractors. |
| Snowblower | Cub Cadet 190-353, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 215 lbs (97 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-289, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 265 lbs (120 kg) |
| 54" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-290, 54 inches (137 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 268 lbs (121 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Hydro-Gear BDU-21L |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 qts (4.3 L) |
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) |