Cub Cadet HDS 2135
The Cub Cadet HDS 2135 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 398 cc 24.29 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW. Transmission: BDU-10L. Operating weight: 563 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 255 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
BDU-10L
Operating Weight
563 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck.
255 kg
Overview
![]() | 1994 - 1998
2000 SeriesLawn tractor
2000 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
The 1998 and 1999 the HDS2135 was advertised as having 13 horsepower, although the CH13 engine was similar to the earlier CH12.5. | |
Variants | |
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2130 | gear |
2135 | hydrostatic |
Cub Cadet 2135 Engine | |
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12.5HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 2135 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Internal expanding brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Weight | 563 lbs
255 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x9-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 275 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Series 2000 Lawn Tractors published in 1998, 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 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 398 cc / 24.29 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler CH12.5 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 398 cc
24.29 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x2.625 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Idle RPM | 1400-3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | 759-3336 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.040 inches
1.016 mm |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — BDU-10L
Transmission | BDU-10L |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 7.5 qts
7.1 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 2135 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x9-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Width | 45 inches
114 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 42 inches
106 cm |
Weight | 563 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck.
255 kg |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Front tread | 30 inches
76 cm |
Rear tread | 27.5 inches
69 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
A 28-inch rear tiller, model 190304, with electric lift was available. A 6.5 bushel twin-bag rear grass catcher (model 190305) was optional. |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | 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 |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet HDS 2135.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.6 hrs
Approximately 4.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3 gal / 11.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.5 L/hr)
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
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet HDS 2135 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet HDS 2135.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS
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