86 Cub Cadet
 

Does the 86 model Cub Cadets have different gearing in the rearend, than a 102

Cub cadet 86
 

Nope all the same

I think i read somewhere quite some time back that the newer gear drive Cubs had a faster second gear than the older tractors ?? Not sure where i read that , but i do remember something was different on the gear ratios to make them faster. I have had the puller guys ask about having any CI rearends for sale and they said there was a difference.

I have a couple of friend that pulls Cubs and if no one answers your question on here i can call them and ask. They use aftermarket gears , but they may know.

2nd gear could be different, but the others are the same.

Thanks Guys, I have a 86 rearend on the shelf, was told it was different, but still not sure, have not been into it yet, have not broke in a while {knock on Wood} Hope it is a while before I have to find out, I have a 20% under drive in it now, to keep the motor from pulling down, Just what I had to do on the stock motor at 4000 rpm's in a 1050 lbs stock class.