Quick answer:
The Cub Cadet 86 tractor engine horsepower found is 8 hp. PTO horsepower found is 6.5 hp.
Engine HP8 hp
PTO HP6.5 hp
Cub Cadet 86 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 8 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 6.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 18.6 cu in (0.3 L) |
| Engine cylinders | 1 cylinder |
| Engine | n 8HP Kohler 304cc |
| PTO-to-engine ratio | 81.2% of engine horsepower |
| Horsepower class | low-power mower / garden tractor |
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
PTO horsepower benchmark
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 86 Horsepower FAQ
| Engine horsepower | The Cub Cadet 86 tractor engine horsepower found is 8 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 86 is 6.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements. |
| Horsepower class | The Cub Cadet 86 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 86 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 86 include n 8HP Kohler 304cc, 18.6 cu in (0.3 L) displacement, and 1 cylinder. |
| PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio | The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet 86 is 81.2% of engine horsepower based on the figures found. |
| Horsepower planning note | For the Cub Cadet 86, use 8 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.


