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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.
Cub Cadet 3186garden tractorKohler CH18S enginehydrostatic transmissionlawn tractor specifications3000 Series Cub Cadet
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)

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