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Cub Cadet 128 Specifications

The Cub Cadet 128 is a 2-wheel drive garden tractor from 1X8/1X9 series. This model was manufactured from 1971 to 1974. The Cub Cadet 128 driveline components: 29.1 cu.in (476 cc) Kohler K301A 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 12 Hp (8.9 kW), and gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears or creeper transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet 128 is equipped with a manual steering system, mechanical PTO, mechanical disc brakes, 4.8x4.00-8 front tires, and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. The operating weight is 660 lbs (300 kg). Compatible attachments for the tractor: 38", 44", or 50" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck with cutting height of 1-4 in (25-102 mm), and 36" or 42" front-mount snowblower with mechanical lift system.

Engine Specs

Engine Model ...................... Kohler K301A
Engine Type ...................... 4-stroke one-cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ...................... Single
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ...................... 29.1 (476)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.39 (86.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 3.25 (83.0)
Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 12.0 (8.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Compression Ratio ...................... 6.0:1
Fuel System ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model ...................... Kohler/Walbro
Carburetor Type ...................... Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet
Lubrication System ...................... Splash type
Cooling System ...................... Forced-air
Ignition System ...................... Magneto or battery
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ...................... 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ...................... 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Spark Plug Type ...................... Champion RH10
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) ...................... 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.026 (0.65)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.0 (7.6)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 2.2 (2.1)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Generator
Generator Rating, Amps ...................... 15
Starter Type ...................... Recoil
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ...................... 12
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

Power Take-Off

PTO Location ...................... Front or Rear
Front PTO Operational Type ...................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch ...................... Mechanical
Front PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Rear PTO Operational Type ...................... Transmission
Rear PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 525

Standard Transmission

Transmission Type ...................... Shaft-driven gear
Gearbox Type ...................... 3F/1R
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 3
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 1
Clutch Type ...................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 4.5 (115)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 3.5 (3.3)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.8 (10.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)

Optional Transmission

Transmission Type ...................... Creeper
Gearbox Type ...................... 6F/2R
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 2
Clutch Type ...................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 4.5 (115)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 3.8 (3.5)
Oil Capacity (Creeper), qts (L) ...................... 0.53 (0.50)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.8 (10.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)
Forward Speed (Creeper), mph (kph) ...................... 1.7 (2.7)
Reverse Speed (Creeper), mph (kph) ...................... 0.6 (1.0)

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Drive System ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Mechanical disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 4.8x4.00-8
Rear Tire Size ...................... 23x8.50-12
Front Tread, in (mm) ...................... 27 (680)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ...................... 27 (680)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 44 (1100)
Overall Length, in (mm) ...................... 69 (1750)
Overall Height, in (mm) ...................... 41 (1040)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 36 (910)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 6 (150)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 660 (300)

38" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (25-102)
Drive Type ...................... Belt
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

44" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (25-102)
Drive Type ...................... Belt
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

50" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 50 (1270)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (25-102)
Drive Type ...................... Belt
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

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