Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 169
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.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |