2018 Cub Cadet Challenger 500
2018 Cub Cadet Challenger 500 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility UTV
MSRP
$8,699
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility UTV
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2015
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Cub Cadet
Display Name
Challenger 500
Representative Image
No
Year
2018
Make
Cub Cadet
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
22.8 / 17
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV
Bore (mm/in)
84.5 / 3.34
Stroke (mm/in)
84 / 3.31
Displacement (cc/ci)
471 / 28.7
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
0
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Tire Diameter (in)
26
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
26
Tire Brand
Carlisle
Front Tire Width
9
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Carlisle Trail Wolf: 26 x 9-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Carlisle Trail Wolf: 26 x 10-12
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Front Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Steering Wheel
Length (ft)
9.83
Width (in/mm)
64 / 1625.6
Height (in/mm)
76.4 / 1940
Wheelbase (in/mm)
78 / 1981.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11 / 279.4
Length (ft/ft)
9
Length (ft/in)
10
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
1197 / 543
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
850 / 385.6
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1200 / 544.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7.6 / 28.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.39
Seat Type
Bucket
Seat Material
Vinyl
Folding
No
Headrest
Yes
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Rows
1
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Chain Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Mud Guards
No
Rear Mud Guards
No
CV Boot Cover
Yes
Front Bumper
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / Yes
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Cab Canopy Material
Hard
Camouflage
No
Cab Cage
Standard
Cab Rollbar
Standard
Cab Door Material
Hard
Cab / Bed Divider
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
Yes
Rear Solid Axle
No
Differential Lock Location
Front / Rear
Size (in/cm)
1.25 / 3.2
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Tilt
No
Removable Tailgate
No
Removable Sides
No
Weight (lbs/kgs)
3500 / 1587.6
Roller Fairlead
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Winch Mount
Standard
Satellite
No
Number Of Speakers
0
Number Of Discs
0
Metallic
No
Number Of Cupholders
2
Camouflage Trim
No
Bed Length (in/mm)
35.5 / 901.7
Bed Height (in/mm)
12 / 304.8
Bed Width (in/mm)
44 / 1117.6
Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.)
350 / 158.8
Cargo Bed Tilt
Yes
Cargo Bed Material
Steel
Integral Tie-Down Hooks
Yes
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Cargo Bed Liner
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Tail Light / Brake Light
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
No
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
No
Heated
No
Power Outlet
Standard
Seat Belts
Standard