Cub Cadet 81

The Cub Cadet 81 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 318 cc 19.44 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 420 lbs 190 kg.

Overview

	1977 - 1979 Lawn tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)
Lawn tractor

Variants
Cadet 80	hydrostatic
Cadet 81	gear drive

Cub Cadet 81 Engine
8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1 gal 3.8 L
Engine details ...

Cub Cadet 81 Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Open operator station.

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	43 inches 109 cm
Weight	420 lbs 190 kg
Front tire	13x5.00-6
Rear tire	18x8.50-8
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
A Complete Reference to International Power Lawn Products published in 1977, by International Harvester
Special Duty Equipment published in 1977, by International Harvester
Cadet Lawn Tractors published in 1976, by Cub Cadet
1978 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 318 cc / 19.44 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 191707
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement	318 cc 19.44 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches 76 x 70 mm
Power	8 hp 6.0 kW
Air cleaner	oiled foam
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 81 Tires
Lawn/turf front	13x5.00-6
Lawn/turf rear	18x8.50-8

Dimensions
Wheelbase	43 inches 109 cm
Length	61 inches 154 cm
Shipping weight	420 lbs 190 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
36" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade

36" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Cub Cadet
	2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width	36 inches 91 cm
Cut height	1.5 to 4.5 inch 3 to 11 cm

Photos

Cub Cadet 81

Cub Cadet 81