Cub Cadet 55

The Cub Cadet 55 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 206 cc 12.57 ci engine. The rated power output is 5 hp 3.7 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 340 lbs 154 kg.

Engine Power
5 hp 3.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
340 lbs 154 kg

Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 55 Serial Number & Year Decoder

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Overview

Cub Cadet 55 tractor photo
1971 - 1983 Model year 1971-19811982-1983 Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower
Production
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)
Riding lawn mower
Built in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Cub Cadet 55 Engine
5HP Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
Cub Cadet 55 Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
35 inches 88 cm
Weight
340 lbs 154 kg
Front tire
11x4.00-5
Rear tire
13x5.00-6
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
55 references literature
Cadet Riding Mowers published in 1975, by International Harvester
A Complete Reference to International Power Lawn Products published in 1977, by International Harvester
Special Duty Equipment published in 1977, by International Harvester
International Cadet Riding Mowers published in 1978, by International Harvester
International Cadet Riding Mowers published in 1982, by International Harvester
1978 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
Buyer's Guide 1981 published by International Harvester
Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester

Engine

Cub Cadet 55 tractor photo
1971 - 1983 Model year 1971-19811982-1983 Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower

Engine Detail — 206 cc / 12.57 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton 130000
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement
206 cc 12.57 ci
Bore/Stroke
2.56x2.44 inches 65 x 62 mm
Power (gross)
5 hp 3.7 kW
Air cleaner
oiled foam
Rated RPM
3600
Starter type
manual recoil
Oil capacity
0.5 qts 0.5 L

Transmission

Cub Cadet 55 tractor photo
1971 - 1983 Model year 1971-19811982-1983 Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
55  gear speeds

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 55 tractor photo
1971 - 1983 Model year 1971-19811982-1983 Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower
Cub Cadet 55 Tires
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6
Dimensions
Wheelbase
35 inches 88 cm
Length
56 inches 142 cm
Weight
340 lbs 154 kg

Attachments

Cub Cadet 55 tractor photo
1971 - 1983 Model year 1971-19811982-1983 Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower
1971 - 1983
Model year 1971-19811982-1983
Riding lawn mower
Attachment overview
28" mid-mount mower deck
Blade
28" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Cub Cadet
1-blade with manual lift
Cutting width
28 inches 71 cm
Cut height
1.5 to 4 inch 3 to 10 cm
Cut positions
6

Photos

Cub Cadet 55 tractor photo

Cub Cadet 55 tractor photo