Craftsman T85
The Craftsman T85 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 381 cc 23.3 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8.5 hp / 6.3 kW. Transmission: MTD.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8.5 hp / 6.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
MTD
Overview
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Lawn tractorMTD built
Lawn tractor
MTD built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Stanley) |
Manufacturer | MTD |
Lawn tractor | |
Craftsman T85 Engine | |
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8.5HP Chongqing Zongshen 381cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Craftsman T85 Transmission | |
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7-speed CVT | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 381 cc / 23.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Chongqing Zongshen 7T84 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 381 cc
23.3 ci |
Power (gross) | 8.5 hp
6.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — MTD
Transmission | MTD |
Type | belt-driven CVT |
Gears | 7 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Craftsman T85 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8-8 |
Dimensions |
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Attachments
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman T85.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman T85 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman T85.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.6 PS
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