The Cub Cadet 80 tractor engine horsepower found is 10.5 hp. PTO horsepower found is 6.5 hp.
Engine HP10.5 hp
PTO HP6.5 hp
Power / weight24.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet 80 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
10.5 hp
PTO horsepower
6.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine
Briggs & Stratton
Operating weight
430 lb (195 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
61.9% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
24.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
low-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
10.5 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
6.5 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
430 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
24.4 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 80 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet 80 tractor engine horsepower found is 10.5 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 80 is 6.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet 80 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 80 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 80 include Briggs & Stratton.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 80 is 430 lb (195 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet 80 is 61.9% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet 80 is 24.4 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Cub Cadet 80, use 10.5 hp as the engine comparison number and 6.5 hp as the implement-power number.
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.
