The Cub Cadet 86 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1982 to 1985 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The mower is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It rides on 11.00x4.00 front tires and 13.00x6.50 rear tires. The 86 model has a 32-inch side discharge mower deck, mid-mounted with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Variants include the 85 with a 32-inch rear discharge and the 87 with a 28-inch side discharge.