Cub Cadet 127

The Cub Cadet 127 is a garden tractor model from the 1X6/1X7 series, manufactured from 1969 to 1971 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 127 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 a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet 127 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler K301A gasoline engine which produces 12.1 PS (8.9 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Disc type brakes
• Open operator station
• Category Cub Cadet three-point hitch
• Front PTO with 3,600 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 127
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1969-1971
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	295 kg (650 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K301S
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
Torque	26.6 N·m (2.7 kg·m, 19.6 ft·lb)
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	Disc type
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 12.9 kmh (8 mph) Reverse: 6.4 kmh (4 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	6.6 L (1.7 US. gal, 1.5 Imp. gal.)

Tires

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

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	Cub Cadet three-point (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	–
Front PTO speed	3,600 rpm

Electrical system

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

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 127 serial numbers
1969	307000
1970	322858
1971	373301
Final	400000

Attachments

Cub Cadet 38″ mid-mount mower deck with manual or electric (optional) lift
Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 42″ mid-mount mower deck with manual or electric (optional) lift
Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 50″ mid-mount mower deck with manual or electric (optional) lift
Width	1,270 mm (50 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 42″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Cut height	40 mm (16 in)
Cub Cadet QA-36: 36″ two-stage front-mount snow blower
Width	910 mm (36 in)
Cub Cadet QA-42: 42″ two-stage front-mount snow blower
Width	1,060 mm (42 in)