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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
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 86 vs Wheel Horse C-81
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Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse C-81
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 8 hp
- displacement
- 18.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Cub CadetCub Cadet 86
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse C-81
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied868 hp
C-818 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
86 is in the 4th percentile; C-81 is in the 4th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8618.6 ci
C-8118.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
86 is in the 2nd percentile; C-81 is in the 2nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied861
C-811
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
86 is in the 17th percentile; C-81 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ C-81 higher · +3 (+100%)863
C-816
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
86 is in the 10th percentile; C-81 is in the 50th · 152 models
86 (A)C-81 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | 86 | C-81 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K181 | K181S | — |
| Power Output | 8hp | 8hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 18.6ci | 18.6ci | Same |
| Bore | 2.9in | 3in | ▲ C-81+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.8in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Belt-driven gear type | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 65in | ▲ 86+3.9 in · +6% |
| Width | 32.7in | 35.8in | ▲ C-81+3.1 in · +9% |
| Height | 40.9in | 40.9in | Same |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 540lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent (front - mechanical clutch) / Transmission (rear - optional) | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 515rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve (optional) | Sleeve hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 86 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 4th percentile (8 hp)B · 4th percentile (8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 2nd percentile (18.6 ci)B · 2nd percentile (18.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 10th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (6)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · 86B · C-81Median Lawn and Garden Tractor