Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 149

The Cub Cadet 149 is a garden tractor produced from 1971 to 1974 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It features a 14 hp Kohler K321A 512cc 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. It includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch and an optional sleeve hitch. The tractor's dimensions include a 44-inch wheelbase, 69-inch length, 36-inch width, and 41-inch height at the steering wheel. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear. Attachments include 38, 44, and 50 inch mid-mount mower decks with 3 blades and adjustable cut heights from 1 to 4 inches. Electrical system features a negative ground, Delco-Remy generator charging system with 15 amps, and a 12-volt battery.
Power14 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model149

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 149

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K321A
Power14 hp (10.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Idle RPM1000-3800
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2 gal (7.6 L)
Point gap0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion H-10
Air cleanerdry cartridge
Bore/Stroke3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm)
Displacement512 cc (31.27 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval30 h
Intake valve clearance0.010 inches Cold (0.254 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.020 inches Cold (0.508 mm)
Overview
Series1X8/1X9 Series
Built inLouisville, Kentucky, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Production years1971 - 1974
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemDelco-Remy generator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical disc brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
38" mid-mount mower deck38 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 deck44 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 deck50 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
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil typeIH Hy-Tran
Oil capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Width36 inches (91 cm)
Length69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tire23x10.5-12
Wheelbase44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tread27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread28.6 inches (72 cm)
Ground clearance6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel)41 inches (104 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Front PTOindependent