Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 105
The Cub Cadet 105 is a garden tractor produced from 1967 to 1969 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241AS 391cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Sundstrand shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station with a vinyl-padded fiberglass seat and drum brakes. It offers optional hydraulics with 400 psi pressure and 2.5 gpm pump flow. The tractor hitch is a Cub Cadet three-point type, and the front PTO is independent with a mechanical clutch. Dimensions include a 43-inch wheelbase, 64-inch length, 33.25-inch width, and 625 lbs weight. Tires are 4.80x4.00-8 front and 6-12 rear. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades. Electrical system uses a negative ground with a 15 amp generator charging a 12-volt battery.
Power10 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model105
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 105
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K241AS |
| Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 1000-3800 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.625 gal (6.2 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion H-10 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 391 cc (23.9 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| 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) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | generator |
Hydraulics
| Type | optional |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 400 psi (27.6 bar) |
| Pump flow | 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Drum brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station with vinyl-padded fiberglass seat |
Production
| Series | 1X4/1X5 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Years made | 1967 - 1969 |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Cub Cadet, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 38" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 38QA, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 42" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 42QA, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 48QA, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | Cub Cadet, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| 42" Snow blower | Cub Cadet, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Manufacturer | Sundstrand |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Cub Cadet three-point |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1967 | 218010 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 225056 |
| 1969 | 280840 |
| Final | 306085 |
| Serial number plate location | mounted on the rear drive housing |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 33.25 inches (84 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Weight | 625 lbs (283 kg) |
| Rear tire | 6-12 |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.75 inches (100 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 3600 |