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Cub Cadet 123

Cub Cadet 123 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 123 is a garden tractor produced from 1966 to 1967 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301AS 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Sunstrand with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and drum brakes. The tractor was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches, weighs 650 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 4.80x4.00-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. The tractor includes an independent front PTO with mechanical clutch and an optional sleeve hitch. Attachments available include 38", 42", and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front blade, and a 36" snow blower. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and generator charging.
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Power12 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model123

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 123

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301AS
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
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
Fuel tank capacity:2 gal (7.6 L)

Overview

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Drum brakes
Series:1X2/1X3 Series
Built in:Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station
Production years:1966 - 1967

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:generator

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these 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 hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Oil type:IH HY-Tran
Manufacturer:Sunstrand
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Serial Numbers

1966:U157490
1967:U180268
Final:U218009
Location:Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:33.3 inches (84 cm)
Length:63 inches (160 cm)
Weight:650 lbs (294 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)
Additional front tire:16x6.50-8
Height (steering wheel):40 inches (101 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
Front PTO:independent