Cub Cadet 2166
The Cub Cadet 2166 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 426 cc 26 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 735 lbs 333 kg.
Engine Power
16 hp
11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.1 gal
7.9 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
735 lbs
333 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 2166 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
![]() | 2000 - 2003
2000 SeriesLawn tractor |
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2000 - 2003 | |
2000 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
Cub Cadet 2166 Engine | |
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16HP Kohler 426cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.1 gal
7.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 2166 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 | 735 lbs
333 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 volts | 12 |
References | |
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Series 2000 Tractors published in 2002, by Cub Cadet | |
Outdoor Power Equipment 2003 published by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 426 cc / 26 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler Command |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 426 cc
26 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.55x2.67 inches
90 x 68 mm |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Idle RPM | 1400-3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse shaft-driven hydrostatic
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 2166 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 |
Height (steering wheel) | 42 inches
106 cm |
Shipping weight | 735 lbs
333 kg |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Front tread | 30 inches
76 cm |
Rear tread | 27.5 inches
69 cm |
Attachments
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Overall width | 51 inches
129 cm |
Photos
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