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Cub Cadet 3165 Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model .................... Cub Cadet HDS 3165
Tractor Type .................... Garden tractor
Series .................... 3000
Manufacture Years .................... 1998-1999
Fuel Type .................... Gasoline
Attachments .................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Cub Cadet 3165 Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Briggs and Stratton Vanguard 303447
Engine Type .................... 4 cycle V-Twin air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders .................... 2
Displacement, cu in (cc) .................... 29.3 (481)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .................... 2.68 (68.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .................... 2.60 (66.0)
Maximum Horse Power, hp (kW) .................... 16.0 (11.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 3600
Fast Idle Speed, rpm .................... 3350
Slow Idle Speed, rpm .................... 1200
Compression Ratio .................... 8.2:1
Fuel System .................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type .................... Float, down-draft
Governor Type .................... Mechanical
Lubrication System .................... Full pressure lubrication with spin-on oil filter
Air Cleaner .................... Low profile dual-clean
Cooling System .................... Forced air
Ignition System .................... Electronic
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.030 (0.76)
Magneto Air Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.31)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 4.5 (17.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 2.0 (1.9)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Flywheel Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 16
Starter Type .................... Electric
Number of Batteries .................... 1
Battery CCA .................... 435
Electrical Ground .................... Negative

Power Take-Off

Front PTO Operational Type .................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch .................... Electric
Front PTO Speed, rpm .................... 3300

Cub Cadet 3165 Transmission

Transmission Type .................... Shaft-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears .................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears .................... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 4.5 (4.3)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 8.0 (12.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 4.0 (6.4)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration .................... Front steer
Steering System .................... Power
Brakes Type .................... External disk
Front Tire Size .................... 16x7.5-8
Rear Tire Size .................... 24x10.5-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 49.5 (1250)
Length, in (mm) .................... 72.3 (1830)
Height, in (mm) .................... 43.6 (1100)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................... 42 (1060)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 6 (152)
Turning Radius, in (mm) .................... 27 (685)
Weight, lb (kg) .................... 700 (317)

Cub Cadet 3165 Attachments

48" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Model Number .................... 190-289-100
Mower Deck Type .................... Mid-mount
Deck Style .................... Stamped
Number of Blades .................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) .................... 48 (1215)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .................... 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Deck Drive .................... Belt
Lift System .................... Hydraulic
Weight, lb (kg) .................... 265 (120)

45" Snow Blower

Snowblower Type .................... 2-Stage, Front-mount
Snowblower Model Number .................... 190-353-100
Clearing Width, in (mm) .................... 45 (1140)
Drive Type .................... 1 Belts
Lift System .................... Mechanical/Hydraulic
Weight, lb (kg) .................... 215 (98)

Front Blade

Blade Type .................... Front-mount
Blade Model Number .................... 190-352-100
Width, in (mm) .................... 54 (1370)
Lift System .................... Mechanical/Hydraulic
Angle .................... Manual
Weight, lb (kg) .................... 110 (50)

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