Cub Cadet 129 garden tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet 129 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 129 is equipped with a 467 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 129 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
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station
Independent front PTO with mechanical clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 129
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1971-1974
Factory	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width	910 mm (35.8 in)
Height	1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Wheel base	1,110 mm (43.7 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)
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	Mechanical disc
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	Sleeve hitch (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with mechanical clutch
Front PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Delco-Remy generator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 129 serial numbers
1971	400001
1972	417643
1973	457305
1974	495749
Final	529811

Attachments

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Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-40 in)
Cub Cadet 44″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width	1,110 mm (44 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-40 in)
Cub Cadet 50″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Width	1,270 mm (50 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet QA-36A: 36″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Width	910 mm (36 in)
Cub Cadet QA-42A: 42″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Width	1,060 mm (42 in)

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Cub Cadet 129