Cub Cadet 86?
 

I just bought my first Cub (actually I have an LT1050 that is pure junk) and I can't find much info on it. It's a 1972 model 86. The tractor is pretty clean and straigth. No rust, dents, and everything appears to be in good shape with the exeption of the engine running a little rough. I gave $350.00 for it and hope I didn't get ripped off. My problem now is that I can't seem to find out a lot about the model 86. Was it just not popular due to the lower HP? Is it strong enough to pull some type of disc or tiller for a small garden? Does anyone know where I can find out more info on it?
Thanks! And sorry for all the questions.

WDEAGLE,

The 86 was built from Sept. 71, until Oct. 74. Starting with serial number 400001 and ending at 529811. Only 8,489 were made, making the 86 a rare tractor. Sounds like you got a nice deal, on yours. :WWP:

Ask all the questions you want, that's what we're here for.

dont be fooled by that little 8 hp... :Kohler1:i would say that that motor probably has more power than todays 12hp! that whats in the 71 in my profile pic has and it has almost more power than i could usually use... although i have found its limits pushing bolders the size of my wood burner, i have personally seen an 86 use a tiller, seemed to do ok, when using a tiller on a gear drive its almost neccessary to have a creeper tho. good luck and :WWP::WWP:

The starter-generator bracket and crankshaft are unique to the 86. As others have said don't be fooled by the small horsepower rating. They can get the job done. I've pulled a 10 inch brinly plow with a stock 7 horse power 70. All manual trans Cubs need a creaper to run a tiller or snow thrower.

Sad to say the 86 came out when the "big horsepower Cub Cadets" were just becoming popular. For $100 to $200 more you could buy a so called "big horsepower" Cub. Your 86 is a low production Cub. It is lower now since several owners would pull the small motor out and install a 10-14 horsepower motor in.

Here is what your 86 could look like if you chose to restore it:
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/86/86134.jpg
This one has a bigger motor in it. There was no motor in it when we brought it home.

Merk
Thanks for posting that picture. I knew there was an 86 but had never seen one. Seeing the wide frame surprised me. I was assuming that it would be an 8 hp version of the 126. It seems to me they should have called it an 88, it looks like an 8 horse 128 to me.

Merk,
That seat cover looks like the perfect fit for my 129. Where should I look and what do I ask for? ( Sorry to interrupt )

Your not the first one who ask about that seat. That seat was orginally on my 149. I don't remember how my Son ended up with my seat. I don't have any info on it.