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Cub Cadet 124

Cub Cadet 124 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 124 is a garden tractor produced from 1967 to 1969 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 12 hp Kohler 479cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission with optional 6-speed creeper, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has an open operator station with a vinyl-padded fiberglass seat and dry disc 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. The PTO includes a rear transmission-driven PTO with dry disc clutch and a mechanical independent front PTO. Dimensions include a 43-inch wheelbase, 64-inch length, 36-inch width, and 630 lbs weight. Tires are 4.80x4.00-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks (38", 42", 48"), snowblowers, and blades. Electrical system is negative ground with a 15 amp generator and 12 volt battery.
Cub Cadet 124garden tractorKohler K301AS engine12 hp3-speed transmissionmower deckssnowblowertractor specifications
Power12 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model124

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 124

Engine

Type:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled
Model:Kohler K301AS
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Idle RPM:1000-3800
Fuel tank:2 gal (7.6 L)
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:3600
Sparkplug:Champion H-10
Bore/Stroke:3.385x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement:479 cc (29.25 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:Dry disc 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

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.

Details

42" Blade:{"Lift":"manual-lift","Angle":"manual-angle","Model":"Cub Cadet","Mount":"front-mount","Width":"42 inches (106 cm)","Height":"16 inches (40 cm)"}
38" Mower deck:{"Lift":"manual lift","Model":"Cub Cadet 38QA","Width":"38 inches (96 cm)","Blades":"3-blade","Cut height":"1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)"}
42" Mower deck:{"Lift":"manual lift","Model":"Cub Cadet 42QA","Width":"42 inches (106 cm)","Blades":"3-blade","Cut height":"1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)"}
48" Mower deck:{"Lift":"manual lift","Model":"Cub Cadet 48QA","Width":"48 inches (121 cm)","Blades":"3-blade","Cut height":"1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)"}
36" Snow blower:{"Lift":"manual-lift","Model":"Cub Cadet","Mount":"front-mount","Width":"36 inches (91 cm)"}
42" Snow blower:{"Lift":"manual-lift","Model":"Cub Cadet","Mount":"front-mount","Width":"42 inches (106 cm)"}
Overview:38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Notes:Three-speed transmission operated by gear shift lever and combination clutch/brake pedal. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift.
Clutch:4.5-inch dry disc

Creeper

Type:creeper
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.
Clutch:4.5-inch dry disc
Options:3-speed gear, 6-speed creeper
Oil capacity:3.5 qts (3.3 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:Cub Cadet three-point

Serial Numbers

1967:218010
1968:225056
1969:280840
Final:306085
Location:Serial number plate mounted on the rear drive housing.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Length:64 inches (162 cm)
Weight:630 lbs (285 kg)
Rear tire:23x8.50-12
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)

Rear PTO:transmission
Front PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:525
Front PTO Type:3600
Rear PTO Clutch:dry disc
Front PTO Clutch:mechanical