Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 526

The Cub Cadet 526 is a 1986 riding lawn mower manufactured by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 6-speed belt-driven CVT transmission with idler pulley clutch, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The mower weighs 280 lbs (127 kg) and rides on 10.50x3.50 front tires and 13.00x5.00 rear tires. It includes a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade for cutting. The operator station is open. This model is related to the Cub Cadet 830 and 511 models.
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model526

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 526

Engine
BrandBriggs & Stratton
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Fuel typegasoline
Starter typemanual recoil
Power (gross)5 hp
Power (gross) metric3.7 kW
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station.
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1986
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)
References
PublicationCub Cadet Riding Mowers published in 1986
Operator's ManualModels 526-830-1136 (772-3606) published in 1986
Attachments
Typemid-mount Cub Cadet
Blades1-blade
Mower deck26" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width26 inches (66 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven CVT
Gears6 forward and reverse
NotesVariable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.
Clutchidler pulley
Dimensions & Tires
Weight280 lbs (127 kg)
Rear tire13.00x5.00
Front tire10.50x3.50