Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet HDS 2165
The Cub Cadet HDS 2165 is a garden tractor produced from 1994 to 1999 as part of the 2000 Series. It features a 16 hp Vanguard 480cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has a 47-inch wheelbase, weighs 672 lbs with a 48-inch mower deck, and includes two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical drum brakes. It offers front independent PTO with electric clutch and pulley type. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and optional rear tiller and grass catcher.
Power16 hp
Founded46/48" deck
Model2165
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet HDS 2165
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x9.5-12 |
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| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.5-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Vanguard 303447 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-Twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3350 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm) |
| Displacement | 480 cc (29.3 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.8 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.005 inches (cold) (0.127 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.005 inches (cold) (0.127 mm) |
Variants
| 2160 | AutoGear |
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| 2165 | hydrostatic |
Dimensions
| Width | 39 inches (99 cm) |
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| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Weight | 672 lbs (304 kg) Weight with 48-inch mower deck. |
| Wheelbase | 47 inches (119 cm) |
| Rear tread | 30.25 inches (76 cm) |
| Front tread | 31.5 inches (80 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
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 |
Production
| Series | 2000 Series |
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| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years made | 1994 - 1999 |
| Original price | $3,400 (1997 ), $3,100 (1999 ) |
Attachments
| Other | A 28-inch rear tiller, model 190-304-100, with electric lift, was available. A 10 bushel triple-bag rear grass catcher (model 190-306-100) 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 |
| 40" Snow blower | Cub Cadet 190-303-100, 40 inches width (101 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 190 lbs (86 kg) |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-300-100, 46 inches (116 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.25 inch (3 to 10 cm), 100 lbs (45 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-301-100, 48 inches (121 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right mulch (Optional), Cut height: 1.5 to 4.25 inch (3 to 10 cm), 170 lbs (77 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) |
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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