Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 55
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.
Power5 hp
Founded28" deck
Model55
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 55
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 130000 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Air cleaner | oiled foam |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.56x2.44 inches (65 x 62 mm) |
| Displacement | 206 cc (12.57 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 0.5 qts (0.5 L) |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
| Power (gross) | 5 hp (3.7 kW) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1971 - 1983 |
Attachments
| Blade | Cub Cadet 10, front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 28" mid-mount mower deck | Type: mid-mount Cub Cadet, 1-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 28 inches (71 cm), Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), Cut positions: 6 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 56 inches (142 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 340 lbs (154 kg) |
| Rear tire | 13x5.00-6 |
| Wheelbase | 35 inches (88 cm) |
| Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |