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Cub Cadet 129

The Cub Cadet 129 is a garden tractor produced from 1971 to 1974 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301A 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical disc brakes. It has an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. The 129 model includes independent front PTO with mechanical clutch. Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 69 inch length, and 36 inch width. Tires are 4.80/4.00-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Attachments available include 38, 44, and 50 inch mid-mount mower decks and 36 and 42 inch front-mount snow blowers. The tractor was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Cub Cadet 129garden tractorKohler K301A enginehydrostatic transmissionmower deckssnow blowertractor specifications
Power12 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model129

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 129

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301A
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
Air cleaner:dry cartridge
Bore/Stroke:3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
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
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)

Variants

128:gear
129:hydrostatic

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:Delco-Remy generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Years:1971 - 1974
Series:1X8/1X9 Series
Built in:Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
36" Snow blower:Cub Cadet QA-36A, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
42" Snow blower:Cub Cadet QA-42A, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck:38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Belt: IH490489-R2 (PTO), Belt: 754-3002 (deck)
44" mid-mount mower deck:44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Belt: IH-59971-C1 (PTO), Belt: 754-3004 (deck)
50" mid-mount mower deck:50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), Belt: IH-59971-C1 (PTO), Belt: 754-3005 (deck)

Transmission

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Oil type:IH Hy-Tran
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (optional)

Serial Numbers

1971:400001
1972:417643
1973:457305
1974:495749
Final:529811
Location:Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame (after February 1974)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Length:69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire:4.80/4.00-8
Rear tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):41 inches (104 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
Front PTO:independent