Cub Cadet 1872
The Cub Cadet 1872 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 1872 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1987 - 1989
Garden tractor |
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1987 - 1989 | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA | |
Cub Cadet 1872 Engine | |
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18HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet 1872 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power 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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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | electric |
Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 51.6 inches
131 cm |
Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Garden Tractors published in 1987, by Cub Cadet | |
Cub Cadet Garden Tractors published in 1988 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.18 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler Magnum |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
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 | Chamption RBL-15Y |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold)
0.102 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (cold)
0.305 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.875 qts
1.8 L |
Oil change | 50 h |
Cub Cadet 1872 Engine | |
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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 1872 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 51.6 inches
131 cm |
Length | 78.5 inches
199 cm |
Width | 43.5 inches
110 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 47.5 inches
120 cm |
Ground clearance | 7.6 inches
19 cm |
Front tread | 33 inches
83 cm |
Rear tread | 31.5 inches
80 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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50" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" 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. |
Photos
Cub Cadet 1872
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