Cub Cadet Original
The Cub Cadet Original is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 262 cc 16 ci engine. The rated power output is 7 hp 5.2 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine Power
7 hp
5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet Original Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1960 - 1963
Garden tractor |
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1960 - 1963 | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
This tractor was simply named the Cub Cadet. The Original nickname arrived after additional Cub Cadet models were added. | |
Cub Cadet Original Engine | |
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7HP Kohler 262cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station with steel pan seat. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 42.7 inches
108 cm |
Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 6-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Cub Cadet lawn and garden tractor (CR-1372-M1) published in 1960 | |
Buyers Guide International Industrial Tractors & Equipment published in 1960, by International Harvester | |
Industrial Tractors & Equipment Buyers Guide published in 1962, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 262 cc / 16 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K-161 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 262 cc
16 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.5 inches
73 x 64 mm |
Power | 7 hp
5.2 kW |
Fuel system | Carter side-draft carburetor |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | manual recoil |
electric optional | |
Starter volts | 12 |
Cub Cadet Original Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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3-speed gear | |
6-speed creeper |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse shaft-driven gear
Type | shaft-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 4.5-inch dry disc |
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Original Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Throttle |
2 | Clutch/brake |
3 | Gear shift |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
The optional creeper transmission adds a Danco UD-6 underdrive to the basic transmission. | |
Original Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Throttle |
2 | Clutch/brake |
3 | Gear shift |
4 | Creeper shift |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet Original Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 6-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 42.7 inches
108 cm |
Height | 38 inches
96 cm |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" 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. |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Photos
Original Cub Cadet with utility cart
Cub Cadet with mower deck
Right-rear view of the Cub Cadet
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