Cub Cadet 108

Cub Cadet 108The Cub Cadet 108 is a garden tractor model from the 1X8/1X9 series, manufactured from 1971 to 1974 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 108 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 gear type transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear (6 forward and 2 reverse gears with creeper).

The Cub Cadet 108 garden tractor features:

  • The Kohler K241A 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
  • Sleeve hitch (optional)
  • Independent front PTO with mechanical clutch – 3,600 rpm
  • Transmission rear PTO – 515 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
ModelCub Cadet 108
Tractor typeGarden tractor
Production years1971-1974
FactoryLouisville, Kentucky, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width830 mm (32.7 in)
Height1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Wheel base1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Weight
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine modelKohler K241AS
Engine type4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement391 cm3, (23.86 cu·in)
Bore and stroke82.6 mm X 73.0 mm (3.25 in X 2.87 in)
Compression ratio7.0:1
Max. horsepower10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Torque22.0 N·m (2.2 kg·m, 16.2 ft·lb) at 2,200 rpm
Cooling systemForced air
Lubricating systemSplash type
Ignition systemBattery ignition system
Fuel systemCarburetor
Starting systemElectirc 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
Oil capacity:1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
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
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual
BrakesDry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model
Transmission typeGear type
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Speed Forward: 10,9 kmh (6.2 mph)
Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity3.3 L (0.9 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model
Transmission typeCreeper
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed Forward: 10.9 kmh (6.8 mph)
Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity Transmission: 3.3 L (0.9 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)
Creeper: 0.5 L (0.1 US. gal, 0.1 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tiresLawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8
Rear tiresLawn/turf: 6-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
CategorySleeve hitch
Control type
Lift capacity (at ends)

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO typeIndependent with mechanical clutch
Front PTO speed3,600 rpm
Rear PTO typeTransmission with dry disc clutch
Rear PTO speed515 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
GroundNegative
Charging systemGenerator
Charging amps15A
Battery12V

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 108 serial numbers
1971400001
1972417643
1973457305
1974495749
Final529811

Attachments

Cub Cadet 38″ mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width960 mm (38 in)
Cutting height:20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 44″ mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width1,110 mm (44 in)
Cutting height:20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 50″ mower deck
Cutting width1,210 mm (48 in)
Cutting height:20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet QA-36A: 36″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Cleaning width910 mm (36 in)
Cub Cadet QA-42A: 42″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Cleaning width1,060 mm (42 in)
Author: Sergei Wers
About: Co-founder and CEO of a multi-brand auto repair shop (engine repair, chassis repair, body repair and painting) for over 15 years. I have been developing internet sites with technical specifications for more than seven years.

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