Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1450
The Cub Cadet 1450 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1980 as part of the Quietline Series by Cub Cadet, a division of International Harvester. It features a 14 horsepower Kohler K321AQS 512cc single-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has dry disc brakes with optional wet disc brakes available after 1977. It includes an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. The front PTO is independent with an electric clutch. Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 69 inch length, and 690 lbs shipping weight. The tractor supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks (38", 44", 50"), snowblowers, and a front-end loader. It was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Power14 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1450
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1450
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K321AQS |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 1800-3600 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3400 |
| Sparkplug | Champion H-10 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm) |
| Fuel system | Kohler side-draft carburetor |
| Displacement | 512 cc (31.27 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.035 inches (0.889 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 30 h |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) Cold |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) Cold |
Overview
| Series | Quietline Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Production years | 1974 - 1980 |
Dimensions
| Width | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 28 inches (71 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 690 lbs (312 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches (104 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | dry disc, wet disc (Wet disc brakes available after 1977) |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Snowblower | 36" front-mount manual-lift (Cub Cadet QA-36A), 42" front-mount manual-lift (Cub Cadet QA-42A) |
|---|---|
| Front-end loader | Johnson 14 Loader, 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (dumped) (50 cm), 76 inches height (at pin) (193 cm), 54 inches clearance (dumped) (137 cm), 71 inches clearance (level) (180 cm), weight: 370 lbs (167 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm), Specification of loader type B185 |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 38A, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm) |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 44A, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 50A, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Controls | Brake, Throttle, Forward/reverse |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 3400 |