Cub Cadet 128
The Cub Cadet 128 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: 6 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1971 - 1974
1X8/1X9 SeriesGarden tractor
1X8/1X9 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 | |
Variants | |
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129 | hydrostatic |
128 | gear |
Cub Cadet 128 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch (optional) |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission (optional) |
Rear PTO Type | 515 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Front tire | 4.80/4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | Delco-Remy generator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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for more mower go CUB CADET published in 1971, by Cub Cadet | |
Operator's Manual published in 1974, by Cub Cadet |
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 | 3.375x3.25 inches
86 x 83 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry cartridge |
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 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 |
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IH Hy-Tran |
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128 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Clutch/brake |
2 | Throttle |
3 | Gear shift |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 4.5-inch dry disc |
Oil capacity | 3.75 qts
3.5 L |
The optional creeper provided an additional lower range. Moving the creeper shift lever forward engages direct drive, while the creeper is to the rear. The creeper ratio is a 4:1 reduction. | |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 128 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80/4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 69 inches
175 cm |
Width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches
104 cm |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Front tread | 27 inches
68 cm |
Rear tread | 27 inches
68 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 128 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 128.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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