Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 680
The Cub Cadet 680 is a garden tractor produced from 1982 to 1984 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Sundstrand shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and is equipped with an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 72 inch length, and 37.75 inch width. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts negative ground with a 30 AH battery. Available variants include the 680 in Cadet yellow and the 1282 in IH red. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blades.
Power12 hp
Founded38/44" deck
Model680
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 680
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301 |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.38x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 680 | Cadet yellow |
|---|---|
| 1282 | IH red |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 30 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Brownsville, Tennessee, USA |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1982 - 1984 |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Sundstrand |
Serial Numbers
| 1982 | 700000 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 712900 |
| 1984 | 724525 |
Attachment details
| 42" Blade | Cub Cadet, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
|---|---|
| 54" Blade | Cub Cadet, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm) |
| Mower deck | Cub Cadet 50C, manual lift |
| 38" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 38C, 38 inches (96 cm), manual lift |
| 44" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 44C, 44 inches (111 cm), manual lift |
| 42" Snow blower | Cub Cadet, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 37.75 inches (95 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |