Cub Cadet lawn tractors
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.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |