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Cub Cadet 125

Cub Cadet 125 tractor
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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.
Cub Cadet 125garden tractorKohler K301AS enginehydrostatic transmissionlawn tractormower deckssnowblowertractor specifications
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. TractorData does not list details of these 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