The Cub Cadet 55 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1971 to 1983 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower has a wheelbase of 35 inches, length of 56 inches, and weighs 340 lbs. It rides on 11x4.00-5 front tires and 13x5.00-6 rear tires. Attachments include a 28-inch mid-mount mower deck with 6 cut positions and a front-mount blade with manual lift and angle adjustments.