Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet AGS 2160

The Cub Cadet AGS 2160 is a garden tractor produced from 1994 to 1997 as part of the 2000 Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 16 hp Vanguard 480cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed Auto Gear System transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes an independent front PTO with electric clutch and pulley type. It has a wheelbase of 47 inches and lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.5-8 front and 23x9.5-12 rear. Attachments include a 46" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. The AGS 2160 is related to the AGS 2155 and AGS 2165 models.
Power16 hp
Founded46" deck
ModelAGS 2160

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet AGS 2160

Tires
Lawn/turf rear23x9.5-12
Lawn/turf front16x6.5-8
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelVanguard 303447
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Idle RPM1200-3600
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM33500
Bore/Stroke2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm)
Displacement480 cc (29.3 ci)
Oil capacity1.8 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Intake valve clearance0.005 inches (cold) (0.127 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.005 inches (cold) (0.127 mm)
Variants
2160AutoGear
2165hydrostatic
Dimensions
Width39 inches (99 cm)
Length72 inches (182 cm)
Wheelbase47 inches (119 cm)
Rear tread30.25 inches (76 cm)
Front tread31.5 inches (80 cm)
Ground clearance6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel)43 inches (109 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesInternal expanding brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Series2000 Series
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Years produced1994 - 1997
Attachments
Overview46" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" Blade
ModelCub Cadet 190-302-100
Mountfront-mount
Width42 inches (106 cm)
Weight95 lbs (43 kg)
46" Mower deck
Typemid-mount Cub Cadet 190-300-100
Blades3-blade with manual lift
Weight100 lbs (45 kg)
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
40" Snow blower
Typetwo-stage
ModelCub Cadet 190-303-100
Mountfront-mount
Width40 inches (101 cm)
Weight190 lbs (86 kg)
Transmission
TypeAuto Gear System
Driveshaft-driven gear
Gears6 forward and reverse
DescriptionThe Cub Cadet Auto Gear uses a six-speed transmission with forward and reverse foot pedals. The pedals control a clutch and should be fully depressed for whichever gear is selected. Using the pedals as a speed control will result in premature clutch failure.
Oil capacity6 qts (5.7 L)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Typepulley