Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 122
The Cub Cadet 122 is a garden tractor produced from 1965 to 1967 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301AS 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, manual steering, two-wheel drive, and dry disc brakes. The tractor has a shaft-driven gear transmission available in 3-speed and 6-speed options, with a mechanical clutch. It includes both front and rear PTOs and an open operator station. The 122 was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, and supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. It is part of the 1X2/1X3 series and related to models 102, 123, and 124.
Power12 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model122
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 122
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301AS |
| Power | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.385x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Compression ratio | 6:1 |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 33.3 inches (84 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Weight | 625 lbs (283 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Front axle | Cast-iron |
| Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches (101 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
Production
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1965 - 1967 |
References
| 1 | International Cub Cadet Lawn and Garden Tractor published in 1964 |
|---|---|
| 2 | Operator's Manual Rotary Mowers (1019804R3) published in 1965 |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 36" Snow blower | 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Clutch | 114.3mm dry disc |
| Options | 3-speed gear, 6-speed |
| Controls | 1: Clutch/brake, 2: Throttle, 3: Gear shift, 4: Creeper shift |
| Gears (3-speed) | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gears (6-speed) | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Serial Numbers
| 1965 | 127161 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 137051 |
| 1967 | 180268 |
| Final | 218009 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Front PTO | independent |