Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 126

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.

Power12 hp

Founded38/42/48" deck

Model126

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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)
Ground clearance	6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	39.75 inches (100 cm)