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Cub Cadet 85

Cub Cadet 85 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 85 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1975 to 1985 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. Built in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, it features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical shaft. The mower has a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, and manual steering with an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 35 inches, length of 56 inches, and weighs 370 lbs. Tires are lawn/turf type with sizes 11x4.00-5 front and 13x6.50-6 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 32" mid-mount mower deck available in right or rear discharge with manual lift and adjustable cut height, and a front-mount blade with manual lift and angle.
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Power8 hp
Founded32" deck
Model85

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 85

Engine

Type:gasoline
Brand:Briggs & Stratton
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Rated RPM:3400
Air cleaner:oiled foam
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
Oil capacity:3 qts (2.8 L)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Variants

85:32" side-discharge
85 Special:28" bagger

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Built in:Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Years made:1975 - 1985

Attachments

Blade:Cub Cadet 10, front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle
32" mid-mount mower deck:32 inches, 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 6 cut adjustments
32" mid-mount mower deck rear-discharge:32 inches, 2-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 6 cut adjustments

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Length:56 inches (142 cm)
Weight:370 lbs (167 kg)
Rear tire:13x6.50-6
Wheelbase:35 inches (88 cm)
Front tire:11x4.00-5