Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1000
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.
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 | NoteTractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears. Typeshaft-driven gear Gears3 forward and 1 reverse Clutch4.5-inch dry disc Oil capacity4 qts (3.8 L) |
| 6-speed creeper | NoteAdds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever. Typecreeper Gears6 forward and 2 reverse Clutch4.5-inch dry disc Oil capacity4.25 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 |