Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 86 vs Lanz HM8

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 86

Lawn and Garden

power
8 hp
displacement
18.6 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
3
Full 86 specs
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LanzModel B

Lanz HM8

Sub-Compact

power
8 hp
displacement
233 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
1
Full HM8 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 86
vs
LanzLanz HM8

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
868 hp
HM88 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

86 is in the 4th percentile; HM8 is in the 4th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HM8 higher · +214 ci (+1153%)
8618.6 ci
HM8233 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

86 is in the 2nd percentile; HM8 is in the 99th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
861
HM81
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

86 is in the 17th percentile; HM8 is in the 17th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ 86 higher · +2 (+200%)
863
HM81
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

86 is in the 10th percentile; HM8 is in the 1st · 152 models

86 (A)HM8 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetLanz—
Model86HM8—
CategoryLawn and GardenSub-Compact—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
ManufacturerKohlerLanz—
ModelK181Not recorded—
Power Output8hp8hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM500RPM▲ 86+3,100 RPM · +620%
Cylinders11Same
Displacement18.6ci233ci▲ HM8+214 ci · +1153%
Bore2.9in6.3in▲ HM8+3.4 in · +117%
Stroke2.8in7.5in▲ HM8+4.7 in · +168%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
Length68.9inNot recorded—
Width32.7inNot recorded—
Height40.9inNot recorded—
Operating WeightNot recorded2,760lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
TypeIndependent (front - mechanical clutch) / Transmission (rear - optional)Not recorded—
Speed 1515rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
Hitch TypeSleeve (optional)Not recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeMechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 86Lanz HM8Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 4th percentile (8 hp)B · 4th percentile (8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 2nd percentile (18.6 ci)B · 99th percentile (233 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 10th percentile (3)B · 1st percentile (1)
A · 86B · HM8Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 86Full spec pageLanz HM8