Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 830

The Cub Cadet 830 is a riding lawn mower produced in 1986 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 8 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1 gallon (3.8 L) fuel tank. The mower uses a belt-driven CVT transmission with 6 forward and reverse speeds and an idler pulley clutch. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The mower weighs 300 lbs (136 kg) and rides on 11.00x14.00-5 front tires and 16.00x6.50-8 rear tires. Attachments include a 30 inch (76 cm) mid-mount mower deck with a single blade. Electrical system features a negative ground, starter/alternator charging system, 12 volt battery with 14 AH capacity. Related models include the Cub Cadet 802, 526, 1136, and 514.
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model830

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 830

Engine
Model8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Power (gross)8 hp
Starter volts12
Power (gross) metric6.0 kW
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH14
Battery volts12
Charging systemstarter/alternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1986
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)
References
PublicationCub Cadet Riding Mowers published in 1986
Operator's ManualModels 526-830-1136 (772-3606) published in 1986
Attachments
Typemid-mount Cub Cadet
Blades1-blade
Mower deck30" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width30 inches (76 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven CVT
Gears6 forward and reverse
Clutchidler pulley
DescriptionVariable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.
Dimensions & Tires
Weight300 lbs (136 kg)
Rear tire16.00x6.50-8
Front tire11.00x14.00-5