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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.
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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