Cub Cadet lawn tractors
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.
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
ModelHDS 2135
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet HDS 2135
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| 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. |
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| Series | 2000 Series |
| Category | Lawn tractor |
| Original price | $2,900 (1997), $2,600 (1999) |
| Production years | 1994 - 1998 |
Variants
| 2130 | gear |
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| 2135 | hydrostatic |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 275 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
Serial Number Location
| Location | Serial number plate on the left side of frame above front axle. |
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