Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 124
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.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 | Typecreeper Gears6 forward and 2 reverse NotesOptional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear. Clutch4.5-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 |