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Cub Cadet 126

Cub Cadet 126 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 126 is a garden tractor produced from 1969 to 1971 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301A 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed or optional 6-speed gear transmission with a 4.5-inch dry disc clutch, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has dry disc brakes and an open operator station with a padded seat. It includes a rear PTO driven by the transmission and an optional front PTO. The tractor weighs 640 lbs and has a wheelbase of 43 inches. It supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks (38", 42", 48"), snowblowers, blades, and front-end loaders. The 126 was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
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Power12 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model126

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 126

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301A
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Torque:19.6 lb-ft (26.6 Nm)
Cooling:air-cooled
Idle RPM:1000-3800
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:3600
Sparkplug:Champion H-10
Torque RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:3.385x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement:476 cc (29.07 ci)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Compression ratio:6:1
Fuel tank capacity:2 gal (7.6 L)
Engine oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
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

Production

Series:1X6/1X7 Series
Built in:Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Years made:1969 - 1971

Attachments

Overview:38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader
42" Blade:front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm)
38" Mower deck:38 inches (96 cm), manual lift, electric optional lift, cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
42" Mower deck:42 inches (106 cm), manual lift, electric optional lift, cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
48" Mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), manual lift, electric optional lift, cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
36" Snow blower:Cub Cadet QA-36, 36 inches width (91 cm), two-stage, front-mount, 170 lbs (77 kg)
42" Snow blower:Cub Cadet QA-42, 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, front-mount, 180 lbs (81 kg)
Johnson 10TC Loader:350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 47° dump, 16 inches reach (dumped) (40 cm), 69.5 inches height (at pin) (176 cm), 54 inches clearance (dumped) (137 cm), 67 inches clearance (level) (170 cm), weight: 410 lbs (185 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse (standard), 6 forward and 2 reverse (creeper)
Clutch:4.5-inch dry disc
Options:3-speed gear, 6-speed
Controls:1: Clutch/brake, 2: Throttle, 3: Gear shift
Oil type:IH Hy-Tran
Oil capacity:3.5 qts (3.3 L) transmission, 0.5 qts (0.5 L) creeper
Optional creeper range:Engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line

Serial Numbers

1969:307000
1970:322858
1971:373301
Final:400000
Serial number plate location:left side of the tractor's rear axle

Drive and brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Dry disc brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station with padded seat

Dimensions & Tires

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Length:64 inches (162 cm)
Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Wheelbase:43 inches (109 cm)
Front axle:Cast-iron
Front tire:4.80/4.00-8
Rear tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Shipping weight:640 lbs (290 kg)
Flange rear axle:-
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):39.75 inches (100 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical dry disc
Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:515 (0.937)
Front PTO Type:3600

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