Cub Cadet 526
The Cub Cadet 526 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. The rated power output is 5 hp 3.7 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 280 lbs 127 kg.
Engine Power
5 hp
3.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
0.5 gal
1.9 L
Transmission
6 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
280 lbs
127 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 526 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
 | 1986
Riding lawn mower |
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1986 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1986 | |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Riding lawn mower | |
Cub Cadet 526 Engine | |
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5HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 0.5 gal
1.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet 526 Transmission | |
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6-speed CVT | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 280 lbs
127 kg |
Front tire | 10.50x3.50 |
Rear tire | 13.00x5.00 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Operator's Manual Models 526-830-1136 (772-3606) published in 1986 | |
Cub Cadet Riding Mowers published in 1986 |
Engine
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1986 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1986 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 5 hp
3.7 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
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Riding lawn mower |
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Riding lawn mower | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Transmission — 6 forward and reverse belt-driven CVT
Type | belt-driven CVT |
Gears | 6 forward and reverse |
Clutch | idler pulley |
Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever. | |
Dimensions
| 1986
Riding lawn mower |
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1986 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1986 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
Cub Cadet 526 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 10.50x3.50 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.00x5.00 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 280 lbs
127 kg |
Attachments
| 1986
Riding lawn mower |
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1986 | |
Riding lawn mower | |
1986 | |
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Riding lawn mower |
26" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 26 inches
66 cm |
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