Cub Cadet 126

The Cub Cadet 126 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 476 cc 29.07 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: creeper. Operating weight: 640 lbs 290 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal 7.6 L
Transmission
creeper
Operating Weight
640 lbs 290 kg

Overview

Cub Cadet 126 tractor photo
1969 - 1971 1X6/1X7 SeriesGarden tractor 1X6/1X7 Series Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)
Garden tractor
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Cub Cadet 126 Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
2 gal 7.6 L
Engine details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station with padded seat.
Tractor hitch
Type
Cub Cadet three-point (optional)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
Rear PTO Type
515 (0.937)
Clutch
mechanical dry disc
Front PTO Type
3600
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
43 inches 109 cm
Weight
640 lbs 290 kg
Front tire
4.80/4.00-8
Rear tire
23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
generator
Charging amps
15
Battery volts
12
References
126 references literature
International Cub Cadet Tractors
Operator's Manual 73, 106, 107, 126, 127, and 147 (1 082 899 R1) published in 1969
Operator's Manual 73, 106, 107, 126, 127, and 147 (1 082 899 R2) published in 1972
Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Kohler K301A
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement
476 cc 29.07 ci
Bore/Stroke
3.385x3.25 inches 86 x 83 mm
Power
12 hp 8.9 kW
Compression
6:1
Rated RPM
3600
Idle RPM
1000-3800
Torque
19.6 lb-ft 26.6 Nm
Torque RPM
2200
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

Transmission

Transmission options
3-speed gear
6-speed

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity
3.5 qts 3.3 L
Oil type
IH Hy-Tran
126  gear speeds
IH Hy-Tran
126 Transmission Controls
Cub Cadet 126 transmission controls
1
Clutch/brake
2
Throttle
3
Gear shift

Transmission — creeper

Transmission
creeper
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity
3.5 qts (trans) 3.3 L
0.5 qts (creeper) 0.5 L
Oil type
IH Hy-Tran
Optional creeper range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.
126 creeper  speeds
IH Hy-Tran

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 126 Tires
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase
43 inches 109 cm
Length
64 inches 162 cm
Width
36 inches 91 cm
Height (steering wheel)
39.75 inches 100 cm
Shipping weight
640 lbs 290 kg
Ground clearance
6 inches 15 cm
Front axle
Cast-iron
Flange rear axle
Front tread
27 inches 68 cm
Rear tread
27 inches 68 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.

Photos

Cub Cadet 126

Cub Cadet 126

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 126.

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 126 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 126.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS