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 listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 7 hp / 5.2 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse.

Overview

	1960 - 1963 Garden tractor

Production
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
7HP Kohler 262cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1.25 gal 4.7 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station with steel pan seat.

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	42.7 inches 108 cm
Front tire	4.80x4.00-8
Rear tire	6-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	generator
Battery volts	12

References
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

Transmission

Transmission options
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

Original Transmission Controls
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
1	Throttle
2	Clutch/brake
3	Gear shift
4	Creeper shift

Dimensions

Cub Cadet Original Tires
Lawn/turf front	4.80x4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear	6-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	42.7 inches 108 cm
Height	38 inches 96 cm
Ground clearance	6 inches 15 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
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
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