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Cub Cadet 1000

Cub Cadet 1000 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 1000 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1980 as part of the Quietline Series by Cub Cadet, a division of International Harvester. Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, it features a 10 hp Kohler K241AQS 389cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear or 6-speed creeper transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes an open operator station, dry disc brakes (wet disc after serial number 568631), and offers optional sleeve hitch. It has front and rear PTOs with electric clutch and various mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and front-end loaders available as attachments. Dimensions include a 44-inch wheelbase, 69-inch length, and 630 lbs shipping weight.
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Power10 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1000

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1000

Engine

Type:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled
Model:Kohler K241AQS
Idle RPM:1800-3600
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:3400
Sparkplug:Champion H-10
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Fuel system:Kohler side-draft carburetor
Displacement:389 cc (23.76 ci)
Oil capacity:2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Power (gross):10 hp (7.5 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.035 inches (0.889 mm)
Starter volts:12
Fuel tank capacity:2 gal (7.6 L)
Oil change interval:30 h
Intake valve clearance:0.010 inches (cold) (0.254 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.020 inches (cold) (0.508 mm)

Overview

Series:Quietline Series
Built in:Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Production years:1974 - 1980

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:dry disc, wet disc (after SN 568631)
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

Snowblower:36" front-mount manual-lift (Cub Cadet QA-36A), 42" front-mount manual-lift (Cub Cadet QA-42A)
Front-end loader:Johnson 14 Loader, 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (dumped) (50 cm), 76 inches height (at pin) (193 cm), 54 inches clearance (dumped) (137 cm), 71 inches clearance (level) (180 cm), weight: 370 lbs (167 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm), Specification of loader type B185
38" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 38A, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (optional), Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 44A, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (optional), Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
50" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 50A, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, electric lift (optional), Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

Transmission

Options:3-speed gear, 6-speed creeper

3-speed gear

Note:Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.
Type:shaft-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity:4 qts (3.8 L)

6-speed creeper

Note:Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.
Type:creeper
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity:4.25 qts (4.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Serial Numbers

1974:530001
1975:536073
1976:572840
1977:602118
1978:621744
1979:643507
1980:667400
Serial number plate location:left side of the Cub Cadet 1000 tractor frame

Dimensions & Tires

Width:33 inches (83 cm)
Length:69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tire:6-12
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire:4.80/4.00-8
Rear tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Shipping weight:630 lbs (285 kg)
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):41 inches (104 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Rear PTO:transmission
Front PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:515 (0.937)
Front PTO Type:3400