Cub Cadet 149

The Cub Cadet 149 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.

Overview

	1971 - 1974 1X8/1X9 SeriesGarden tractor 1X8/1X9 Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)
Garden tractor
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Cub Cadet 149 Engine
14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	2 gal 7.6 L
Engine details ...

Cub Cadet 149 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	mechanical

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	44 inches 111 cm
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x10.5-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	Delco-Remy generator
Charging amps	15
Battery volts	12

References
for more mower go CUB CADET published in 1971, by Cub Cadet
Operator's Manual published in 1974, by Cub Cadet

Engine

Engine Detail — 512 cc / 31.27 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K321A
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
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 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

Cub Cadet 149 Engine
Image courtesy of Kevin Bowley

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

	IH Hy-Tran

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 149 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.5-12

Dimensions
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	28.6 inches 72 cm
Rear tread	27 inches 68 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
44" mid-mount mower deck
50" mid-mount mower deck
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.

Photos

Cub Cadet 149 with blade.

Cub Cadet 149 with front-end loader.

Cub Cadet 149 operator station and controls.