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Cub Cadet 70

Cub Cadet 70 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 70 is a garden tractor produced from 1963 to 1965 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The tractor is powered by a 7 hp Kohler K-161 262cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. It features a 3-speed gear transmission with a 6-speed creeper option, dry disc clutch, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a rear PTO driven by the transmission. Dimensions include a 43 inch wheelbase, 63 inch length, and 33.2 inch width, with a shipping weight of 560 lbs. Tires are lawn/turf type with front sizes 4.80x4.00-8 and 16x6.50-8, and rear sizes 6-12 and 8-12. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with a generator charging system and negative ground. Attachments available include 38, 42, and 48 inch mid-mount mower decks and a 36 inch front-mount snowblower. The tractor serial numbers are stamped on the right side of the transmission below the frame rail.
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Power7 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model70

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 70

Engine

Type:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled
Model:Kohler K-161
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:2.875x2.5 inches (73 x 64 mm)
Displacement:262 cc (16 ci)
Power (gross):7 hp (5.2 kW)
Starter volts:12

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Dry disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Built in:Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Years made:1963 - 1965

References

Book:Cub Cadet Lawn and Garden Tractor published in 1964, by International Harvester
Manual:Operator's Manual Rotary Mowers (1019804R3) published in 1965

Attachments

Snowblower:36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck:38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

Transmission

Clutch:dry disc
Options:3-speed gear, 6-speed creeper
Type (gear):shaft-driven gear
Gears (gear):3 forward and 1 reverse
Type (creeper):creeper
Gears (creeper):6 forward and 2 reverse

Serial Numbers

1963:65458
1964:73875
1965:104307
Final:127160
Location:Serial number stamped into the right side of transmission below frame rail.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:33.2 inches (84 cm)
Length:63 inches (160 cm)
Rear tire:6-12, 8-12
Wheelbase:43 inches (109 cm)
Front tire:4.80x4.00-8, 16x6.50-8
Rear tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Shipping weight:560 lbs (254 kg)
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):40 inches (101 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Rear PTO
Drive:transmission