Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 804

The Cub Cadet 804 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1987 to 1989 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 6-speed belt-driven CVT transmission with idler pulley clutch. The mower is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It rides on 11x14-5 front tires and 16x6.5-8 rear tires. Attachments include a 32-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded32" deck
Model804

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 804

Engine
Type1-cyl gasoline, air-cooled vertical-shaft
BrandBriggs & Stratton
Starterelectric
Power (gross)8 hp
Starter volts12
Power (gross kW)6.0 kW
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Years made1987 - 1989
Attachments
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck32" mid-mount Cub Cadet
Cutting width32 inches
Transmission
Typebelt-driven CVT
Gears6 forward and reverse
NotesVariable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.
Clutchidler pulley
Serial Numbers
1987137-517-100 (model code)
1988138-517-100 (model code)
1989139-517-100 (model code)
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire16x6.5-8
Front tire11x14-5