Cub Cadet 124
The Cub Cadet 124 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 479 cc 29.25 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 630 lbs 285 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
630 lbs
285 kg
Overview
![]() | 1967 - 1969
1X4/1X5 SeriesGarden tractor
1X4/1X5 Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Cub Cadet 124 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 479cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station with vinyl-padded fiberglass seat. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | optional |
Pressure | 400 psi
27.6 bar |
Pump flow | 2.5 gpm
9.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Cub Cadet three-point |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Clutch | dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 525 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Front PTO Type | 3600 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 630 lbs
285 kg |
Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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more POWER to you! published in 1967, by Cub Cadet | |
Operator's Manual International Cub Cadet 72, 104, 105, 124 and 125 Tractors (1 082 659 R2) published in 1968 | |
Cub Cadet Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1967, by International Harvester | |
World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester* | |
Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 479 cc / 29.25 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K301AS |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 479 cc
29.25 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.385x3.25 inches
86 x 83 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Idle RPM | 1000-3800 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion H-10 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (cold)
0.254 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches (cold)
0.508 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 30 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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3-speed gear | |
6-speed creeper |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse shaft-driven gear
Type | shaft-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 4.5-inch dry disc |
Oil capacity | 3.5 qts
3.3 L |
Three-speed transmission operated by gear shift lever and combination clutch/brake pedal. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift. | |
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Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 4.5-inch dry disc |
Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear. | |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 124 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Length | 64 inches
162 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39.75 inches
100 cm |
Weight | 630 lbs
285 kg |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Rear tread | 27 inches
68 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 124.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.2 hrs
Approximately 3.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 124 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 124.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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