Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 127
The Cub Cadet 127 is a garden tractor produced from 1969 to 1971 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 12 hp Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has mechanical disc brakes and an open operator station with a padded seat. It was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The 127 model supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks (38", 42", 48"), snowblowers, blades, and front-end loaders. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches, weighs 650 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 4.80/4.00-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a generator charging system. The tractor hitch is a Cub Cadet three-point optional type. The PTO clutch is a mechanical dry disc type with a front PTO speed of 3600 rpm.
Power12 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model127
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 127
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 |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| 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) |
| Compression | 6:1 |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| 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 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station with padded seat |
Production
| Series | 1X6/1X7 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years made | 1969 - 1971 |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 16 inches height (40 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) |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), manual lift, electric optional lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), manual lift, electric optional lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), manual lift, electric optional lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Controls | Brake, Forward/reverse, Throttle |
| Oil type | IH Hy-Tran |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Cub Cadet three-point Optional |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1969 | 307000 |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 322858 |
| 1971 | 373301 |
| Final | 400000 |
| Serial number plate location | left side of the tractor's rear axle |
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 | 650 lbs (294 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.75 inches (100 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
|---|---|
| Front PTO Type | 3600 |