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 rated power output is 12.5 hp 9.3 kW. Transmission: BDU-10L. Operating weight: 563 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 255 kg.
Engine Power
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
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet HDS 2135 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1994 - 1998
2000 SeriesLawn tractor |
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1994 - 1998 | |
2000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
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 |
Photos
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