Cub Cadet Tank S6031 Coolant Capacity

Quick answer:

The Cub Cadet Tank S6031 coolant capacity is listed as 2.17 gal (8.2 L). It also lists coolant type ethylene glycol-based coolant and antifreeze mix 50/50 coolant and water mix.

Coolant capacity2.17 gal (8.2 L)
Coolant typeethylene glycol-based coolant
Antifreeze mix50/50 coolant and water mix

Cub Cadet Tank S6031 Coolant Capacity

Cooling system capacity 2.17 gal (8.2 L)
Coolant type ethylene glycol-based coolant
Antifreeze mix 50/50 coolant and water mix
Engine model S6031
Engine horsepower 31 hp (23.1 kW)
Engine displacement 0.9 L (52 cu in)

Coolant Capacity Comparison Chart

Coolant capacity comparison

This model

2.17 gal

Average

2 gal

Low

1 gal

High

4 gal

Engine horsepower comparison

This model

31 hp

Average

35 hp

Low

20 hp

High

60 hp

Engine displacement comparison

This model

0.9 L

Average

0.9 L

Low

0.5 L

High

1.5 L

Cub Cadet Tank S6031 Coolant and Engine Notes

Coolant capacity note The Cub Cadet Tank S6031’s key coolant figure here is 2.17 gal (8.2 L) for cooling system capacity. Use that before buying coolant or draining the system
Coolant type note The captured coolant type for the Cub Cadet Tank S6031 is ethylene glycol-based coolant. Do not mix unknown coolant types unless the label and manual say they are compatible
Antifreeze mix note For the Cub Cadet Tank S6031, the captured mix is 50/50 coolant and water mix. Straight water is not the right long-term answer unless you are only flushing the system
Engine context note Engine context for the Cub Cadet Tank S6031: engine model S6031, engine horsepower 31 hp (23.1 kW), and displacement 0.9 L (52 cu in). Engine size helps explain why coolant capacity changes between models
Refill note For a coolant change on the Cub Cadet Tank S6031, do not just dump in coolant and walk away. Fill slowly, run it up to temperature, cool it down and top up as needed

Cub Cadet Tank S6031 Coolant Capacity FAQ

What is the cooling system capacity of the Cub Cadet Tank S6031?

The Cub Cadet Tank S6031 cooling system capacity is shown as 2.17 gal (8.2 L). That is the number to use before draining the system.

What coolant type should I use in the Cub Cadet Tank S6031?

Use ethylene glycol-based coolant. The blunt rule is simple: match the manual’s coolant spec and do not mix unknown coolant formulas.

Should I use straight water in the Cub Cadet Tank S6031?

Not for normal long-term use. The Cub Cadet Tank S6031 should use 50/50 coolant and water mix or the manual’s specified coolant mix so the system gets corrosion, freeze and boil protection.

Does old coolant matter in the Cub Cadet Tank S6031?

Yes. Old coolant can lose protection even if temperature looks normal. The listed service interval for the Cub Cadet Tank S6031 is the service interval in the operator manual.

Why does the Cub Cadet Tank S6031 coolant amount differ from other models?

Coolant capacity changes with engine and radiator setup. For the Cub Cadet Tank S6031, the supporting engine data is engine model S6031, horsepower 31 hp (23.1 kW), and displacement 0.9 L (52 cu in).

Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Tractor coolant specs can change by year, market, engine, radiator, cab/heater setup and service procedure. Please check the operator manual, decal information and official cubcadet.com website for official information before draining or refilling the cooling system.