Cub Cadet 383
The Cub Cadet 383 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 399 cc 24.36 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 11 hp / 8.2 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 480 lbs 217 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 11 hp / 8.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
480 lbs
217 kg
Overview
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CCC Cadet 82 SeriesLawn tractor
CCC Cadet 82 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA | |
Variants | |
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382 | gear drive |
382H | red hydrostatic |
383 | cadet yellow hydro |
Cub Cadet 383 Engine | |
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11HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 383 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Weight | 480 lbs
217 kg |
Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x9.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Pwner's Manual 8 & 11 HP Riders (772-3223) | |
Tractors published in 1984, by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 399 cc / 24.36 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 252707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 399 cc
24.36 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.62 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 11 hp
8.2 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 0.75 qts
0.7 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 383 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x9.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42.5 inches
107 cm |
Length | 64 inches
162 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 38 inches
96 cm |
Weight | 480 lbs
217 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Overall width | 37.25 inches
94 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4.25 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 383.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.7 hrs
Approximately 1.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (1 gal / 3.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.2 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 383 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 383.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)11 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)11.2 PS
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