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Cub Cadet HDS 2135

The Cub Cadet HDS 2135 is a lawn tractor produced from 1994 to 1998 as part of the 2000 Series. It features a 12.5 horsepower Kohler CH12.5 gasoline engine with a 398 cc displacement and a hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear BDU-10L. The tractor has a two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical drum brakes. It includes an open operator station and an independent front PTO with electric clutch and pulley type. Dimensions include a 47-inch wheelbase, 72-inch length, and 563 lbs weight with the 38-inch mower deck. Attachments available include a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, rear tiller, and grass catcher. The HDS 2135 was originally priced around $2,900 in 1997 and $2,600 in 1999.
Cub Cadet HDS 2135lawn tractorKohler CH12.5 enginehydrostatic transmission2000 Seriesmower decksnowblowertractor specs
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
ModelHDS 2135

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet HDS 2135

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler CH12.5
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:1400-3600
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:3 gal (11.4 L)
Sparkplug:759-3336
Bore/Stroke:3.4375x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement:398 cc (24.29 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross):12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.040 inches (1.016 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:100 h

Overview

Notes:The 1998 and 1999 the HDS2135 was advertised as having 13 horsepower, although the CH13 engine was similar to the earlier CH12.5.
Series:2000 Series
Category:Lawn tractor
Original price:$2,900 (1997), $2,600 (1999)
Production years:1994 - 1998

Variants

2130:gear
2135:hydrostatic

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:275
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical drum brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

References

Publications:Series 2000 Lawn Tractors published in 1998, by Cub Cadet; Series 2000 Lawn Tractors published in 1999, by Cub Cadet; Owner's Guide Series 2000 Tractors published in 1994, by Cub Cadet; Cub Cadet Garden Tractors (772-4232); Full Line published in 1995, by Cub Cadet; Full Line published in 1996, by Cub Cadet; 1998 Dealer Sales Manual published by Cub Cadet

Attachments

Overview:38" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade. A 28-inch rear tiller, model 190-304-100, with electric lift, was available. A 6.5 bushel twin-bag rear grass catcher (model 190-305-100) was optional.
42" Blade:Cub Cadet 190-302-100, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 95 lbs (43 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
38" Mower deck:mid-mount Cub Cadet, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 38 inches (96 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 4.25 inch (3 to 10 cm)
40" Snow blower:Cub Cadet 190-303-100, 40 inches width (101 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 190 lbs (86 kg)

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Hydro-Gear BDU-10L
Oil capacity:7.5 qts (7.1 L)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:45 inches (114 cm)
Length:72 inches (182 cm)
Weight:563 lbs (255 kg) Weight with 38-inch mower deck.
Rear tire:20x9-8
Wheelbase:47 inches (119 cm)
Front tire:15x6-6
Rear tread:27.5 inches (69 cm)
Front tread:30 inches (76 cm)
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):42 inches (106 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent
Front PTO Type:pulley

Serial Number Location

Location:Serial number plate on the left side of frame above front axle.