The Cub Cadet 2135 tractor engine horsepower found is 12.5 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 12.5 hp.
Engine HP12.5 hp
PTO HP12.5 hp
Power / weight22.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet 2135 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
12.5 hp
PTO horsepower
12.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
24.3 cu in (0.4 L)
Engine
Kohler engine with a 398cc
Operating weight
563 lb (255 kg)
Power-to-weight
22.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
low-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
12.5 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
12.5 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
563 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
22.2 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 2135 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet 2135 tractor engine horsepower found is 12.5 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet 2135 is 12.5 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet 2135 is listed as low-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet 2135 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 2135 include Kohler engine with a 398cc and 24.3 cu in (0.4 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 2135 is 563 lb (255 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet 2135 is 22.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Cub Cadet 2135, use 12.5 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
