Production | |
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) |
| Type | Garden tractor |
| Factory | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| This tractor was simply named the Cub Cadet. The Original nickname arrived after additional Cub Cadet models were added. | |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | manual |
| Brakes | mechanical band |
| Cab | Open operator station with steel pan seat. |
Original Serial Numbers | |
| 1961 | 501 |
| 1962 | 23675 |
| 1963 | 49846 |
| Final | 65457 |
Original Serial Location | |
| Right side of tractor frame, just ahead of the shift lever. |
Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | generator |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| Kohler K-161 | |
| gasoline | |
| 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 |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 42.7 inches 108 cm |
| Height | 38 inches 96 cm |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches 15 cm |