Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 108
The Cub Cadet 108 is a garden tractor produced from 1971 to 1974 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241A 391cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission with an optional 6-speed creeper, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It has a wheelbase of 44 inches and uses 4.80/4.00-8 front tires and 6-12 rear tires. Optional attachments include mid-mount mower decks in 38, 44, and 50 inch sizes, as well as front-mount snowblowers. The tractor includes mechanical disc brakes, an open operator station, and optional PTO features.
Power10 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model108
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 108
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K241A |
| Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 1000-3800 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion H-10 |
| Air cleaner | dry cartridge |
| 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 | Delco-Remy generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Eight-inch mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | 1X8/1X9 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Years made | 1971 - 1974 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Snowblower 36 inch | Cub Cadet QA-36A, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| Snowblower 42 inch | Cub Cadet QA-42A, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38 inch mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Belt: IH490489-R2 (PTO), Belt: 754-3002 (deck) |
| 44 inch mid-mount mower deck | 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Belt: IH-59971-C1 (PTO), Belt: 754-3004 (deck) |
| 50 inch mid-mount mower deck | 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Belt: IH-59971-C1 (PTO), Belt: 754-3005 (deck) |
Transmission
| Options | 3-speed gear, 6-speed creeper |
|---|---|
| Gear transmission | Typegear Gears3 forward and 1 reverse Clutch4.5-inch dry disc Oil capacity3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Creeper transmission | Typecreeper Gears6 forward and 2 reverse NotesOptional creeper provided an additional lower range. Moving the creeper shift lever forward engages direct drive, while the creeper is to the rear. The creeper ratio is a 4:1 reduction. Clutch4.5-inch dry disc Oil capacity3.75 qts (3.5 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1971 | 400001 |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 417643 |
| 1973 | 457305 |
| 1974 | 495749 |
| Final | 529811 |
| Location | Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame (after February 1974) |
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) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches (104 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission Optional |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 515 |