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Cub Cadet 169

Cub Cadet 169 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 169 is a 1974 garden tractor manufactured by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester, built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It features a 16 hp Kohler K341A 588cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, 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. Dimensions include a 44-inch wheelbase, 69 inches length, and 38 inches width. 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. Electrical system features a negative ground, Delco-Remy generator charging system with 15 amps, and a 12-volt battery. Total production was 4,005 units.
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Power16 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model169

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 169

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K341A
Power:16 hp (11.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Idle RPM:1000-3600
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
Bore/Stroke:3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm)
Displacement:588 cc (35.9 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)

Overview

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Production:1974
Total built:4,005
Manufacturer:Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)

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

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
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

Final:529811
Location:Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame (after February 1974)
1974 start:506737

Dimensions & Tires

Width:38 inches (96 cm)
Length:69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tire:23x10.5-12
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire:16x6.50-8
Rear tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:28.6 inches (72 cm)
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):41 inches (104 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
Front PTO:independent