Cub Cadet 125
The Cub Cadet 125 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 479 cc 29.25 ci engine. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 650 lbs 294 kg.
Engine Power
12 hp
8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
650 lbs
294 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 125 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1967 - 1969
1X4/1X5 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1967 - 1969 | |
1X4/1X5 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Cub Cadet 125 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 479cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 125 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Drum 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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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Front PTO Type | 3600 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 650 lbs
294 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 — infinite forward and reverse shaft-driven hydrostatic
Manufacturer | Sundstrand |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 125 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 | 650 lbs
294 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
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