Cub Cadet 124 garden tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet 124 is a garden tractor model from the 1X4/1X5 series, manufactured from 1967 to 1969 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 124 is equipped with a 476 cc (29.0 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 85.7 mm (3.37 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and one of two transmissions: a shaft-driven gear type transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear (6 forward and 2 reverse gears with creeper).

The Cub Cadet 124 garden tractor features:

The Kohler K301AS gasoline engine which produces 12.1 PS (8.9 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
Manual steering
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station
Cub Cadet three-point hitch
Independent front PTO with mechanical clutch 3,600 rpm
Transmission rear PTO with 525 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 124
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1967-1969
Factory	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Width	910 mm (35.8 in)
Height	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Wheel base	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Ground clearance	150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight	285 kg (628 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K301AS
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	476 cm³, (29.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	85.7 mm X 82.6 mm (3.37 in X 3.25 in)
Compression ratio	6.0:1
Max. horsepower	12.2 PS (9.0 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
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
Oil capacity:	1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
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 with dry disc clutch
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.0 kmh (6.8 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.3 L (0.9 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Creeper
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 10.9 kmh (6.8 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Middle PTO type	Independent with mechanical clutch
Middle PTO speed	3,600 rpm
Rear PTO type	Transmission with dry disc clutch
Rear PTO speed	515 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Generator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 124 serial numbers
1967	218010
1968	225056
1969	280840
Final	306085

Attachments

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Cut height	20-100 mm (1-40 in)
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Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-40 in)
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Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
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Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Cut height	40 mm (16 in)
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Cub Cadet 124