Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 125
The Cub Cadet 125 is a garden tractor produced from 1967 to 1969 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301AS 479cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission by Sundstrand with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and drum brakes. The tractor has an open operator station with a vinyl-padded fiberglass seat. 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 front PTO is independent with a mechanical clutch and runs at 3600 RPM. Dimensions include a 43 inch wheelbase, 64 inch length, 36 inch width, and 39.75 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 650 lbs. Tires are 4.80x4.00-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Attachments available include 38, 42, and 48 inch mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades. Electrical system is negative ground with a 15 amp generator charging system and 12 volt battery.
Power12 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model125
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 125
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301AS |
| Power | 12 hp (8.9 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 |
| 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 | Drum 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 |
References
| 1 | more POWER to you! published in 1967, by Cub Cadet |
|---|---|
| 2 | Operator's Manual International Cub Cadet 72, 104, 105, 124 and 125 Tractors (1 082 659 R2) published in 1968 |
| 3 | Cub Cadet Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1967, by International Harvester |
| 4 | World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester |
| 5 | Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade. Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Cub Cadet, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 38" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 38QA, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 42" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 42QA, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 48QA, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | Cub Cadet, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| 42" Snow blower | Cub Cadet, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Manufacturer | Sundstrand |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Cub Cadet three-point |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1967 | 218010 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 225056 |
| 1969 | 280840 |
| Final | 306085 |
| Serial number plate location | mounted on the rear drive housing |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Weight | 650 lbs (294 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)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 3600 |