Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 383

The Cub Cadet 383 is a 1982 lawn tractor from the CCC Cadet 82 Series, built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 42.5 inches, weighs 480 lbs, and rides on 13x5.00-6 front and 18x9.50-8 rear tires. The 383 model includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and supports attachments such as a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The serial number tag is located behind the seat.
Power11 hp
Founded36" deck
Model383

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 383

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 252707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.62 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement399 cc (24.36 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
382gear drive
383cadet yellow hydro
382Hred hydrostatic
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Year1982
SeriesCCC Cadet 82 Series
Built inBrownsville, Tennessee, USA
CategoryLawn tractor
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)
References
ManualPwner's Manual 8 & 11 HP Riders (772-3223)
PublicationTractors published in 1984, by Cub Cadet
Attachments
Overview36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
42" BladeCub Cadet, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
36" Mower deckmid-mount Cub Cadet, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm), Overall width 37.25 inches (94 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 4.25 inch (3 to 10 cm)
36" Snow blowerCub Cadet, front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity0.75 qts (0.7 L)
Dimensions & Tires
Length64 inches (162 cm)
Weight480 lbs (217 kg)
Rear tire18x9.50-8
Wheelbase42.5 inches (107 cm)
Front tire13x5.00-6
Height (steering wheel)38 inches (96 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
TypeMid PTO
Clutchmanual
Operationindependent
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number tag behind the seat.