Cub Cadet 1812
The Cub Cadet 1812 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.18 ci engine. The rated power output is 18 hp 13.4 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse.
Engine Power
18 hp
13.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal
15.1 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1812 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1986 - 1989
Garden tractor |
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1986 - 1989 | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA | |
Variants | |
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1806 | gear drive |
1810 | hydrostatic |
1811 | hydro with hydraulic lift |
1812 | hydro with lift and remotes |
Cub Cadet 1812 Engine | |
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18HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 1812 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Dual disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.18 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler M18 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 691 cc
42.18 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches
79 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.25 inches
6.350 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold)
0.102 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (cold)
0.305 mm |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse shaft-driven hydrostatic
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1812 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Width | 37.75 inches
95 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches
109 cm |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Front tread | 29 inches
73 cm |
Rear tread | 27 inches
68 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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