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

Cub Cadet HDS 2135 tractor photo
1994 - 1998 2000 SeriesLawn tractor 2000 Series Lawn tractor
Production
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
2130
gear
2135
hydrostatic
Cub Cadet 2135 Engine
12.5HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
3 gal 11.4 L
Engine details ...
Cub Cadet 2135 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Internal expanding brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO
independent
Clutch
electric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
47 inches 119 cm
Weight
563 lbs 255 kg
Front tire
15x6-6
Rear tire
20x9-8
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
flywheel alternator
Charging amps
15
Battery CCA
275
Battery volts
12
References
HDS 2135 references literature
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
HDS 2135 BDU-10L shaft-driven hydrostatic speeds

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 2135 Tires
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6
Lawn/turf rear
20x9-8
Dimensions
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
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
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

Photos

Cub Cadet HDS 2135

Cub Cadet HDS 2135

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