Cub Cadet 147
The Cub Cadet 147 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 512 cc 31.27 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 14 hp / 10.4 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 740 lbs 335 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 14 hp / 10.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal
7.6 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
740 lbs
335 kg
Overview
![]() | 1969 - 1971
1X6/1X7 SeriesGarden tractor
1X6/1X7 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 147 Engine | |
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14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 147 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station with padded seat. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Cub Cadet three-point OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
Front PTO Type | 3600 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 740 lbs
335 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
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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147 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 — 512 cc / 31.27 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K321A |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 512 cc
31.27 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.25 inches
89 x 83 mm |
Power | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 6:1 |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Idle RPM | 1000-3800 |
Torque | 23.5 lb-ft
31.9 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 — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Oil type | IH Hy-Tran |
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IH Hy-Tran |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 147 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Length | 64 inches
162 cm |
Width | 33 inches
83 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39.75 inches
100 cm |
Shipping weight | 740 lbs
335 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 | |
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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. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 147.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.7 hrs
Approximately 2.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.8 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 147 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 147.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)14 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.2 PS
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