Cub Cadet 70 garden tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet 70 is a garden tractor model manufactured from 1963 to 1965 by Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet 70 is equipped with a 262 cc (16.23 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 73.0 mm (2.87 in) of the cylinder bore and 63.50 mm (2.5 in) of the piston stroke, and one of two transmissions: a shaft-driven gear type transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear (with creeper: 6 forward and 2 reverse gears)

The Cub Cadet 70 garden tractor features:

The Kohler K161 gasoline engine which produces 7.1 PS (5.2 kW; 7.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station
Transmission rear PTO

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 70
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1963-1965
Factory	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	–
Width	–
Height	1,010 mm (39.8 in)
Wheel base	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Weight	–
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	4.7 liters (1.2 US gal.; 1 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K161S – electric starter Kohler K161T – retractable starter
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head, single-cylinder
Displacement	262 cm³, (16.23 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	73.025 mm X 63.5 mm (2.87 in X 2.5 in)
Fuel type	Gasoline
Max. horsepower	7.1 PS (5.2 kW; 7.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Ignition system	Magneto ignition system for retractable starter Battery ignition system for electric starter
Starting system	Retractable starter or Electric starter 12V
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.15-0.20 mm (0.0059-0.0079 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	1.2 L (1.27 US. qt, 1.06 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RJ8C
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)
Ignition timing:	20° B.T.D.C.
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm² (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Shaft-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Creeper
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8, 16×6.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 6-12, 8-12

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Rear PTO type	Transmission
Rear PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Generator
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 70 serial numbers
1963	65458
1964	73875
1965	104307
Final	127160

Attachments

Cub Cadet CW-36: 36″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Cleaning width	910 mm (36 in)

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Cub Cadet 70