Cub Cadet 100 garden tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet 100 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 a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet 100 is equipped with a 391 cc (23.9 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the cylinder bore and 73.0 mm (2.87 in) of the piston stroke, and a shaft-driven gear type transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear (6 forward and 2 reverse gears with creeper).

The Cub Cadet 100 garden tractor features:

The Kohler K241 gasoline engine which produces 10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 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 100
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	6.2 liters (1.6 US gal.; 1.4 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K241
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	391 cm³, (23.86 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	82.6 mm X 73.0 mm (3.25 in X 2.87 in)
Max. horsepower	10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Ignition system	Battery ignition system
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm² (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 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
Ignition system
Type:	Battery ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

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 type
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission with creeper
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 100 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 100