Cub Cadet 104 garden tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet 104 is a garden tractor model from the 1X4/1X5 series, manufactured from 1967 to 1967 by Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet 104 is equipped with a 391 cc (23.9 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the cylinder bore and 73.0 mm (2.87 in) of the piston stroke, and gear type transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear (6 forward and 2 reverse gears with creeper).

The Cub Cadet 104 garden tractor features:

The Kohler K241AS gasoline engine which produces 10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station
Independent front PTO with and mechanical clutch – 3,600 rpm
Transmission with dry disc clutch front PTO – 525 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 104
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1967-1967
Factory	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Width	840 mm (33.1 in)
Height	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Wheel base	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Weight	274 kg (604 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	6.2 liters (1.6 US gal.; 1.4 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K241AS
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	391 cm³, (23.86 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	82.6 mm X 73.0 mm (3.25 in X 2.87 in)
Compression ratio	7.0:1
Max. horsepower	10.2 PS (7.5 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Ignition system	Battery ignition system
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm² (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	1.2 L (1.27 US. qt, 1.06 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Type:	Battery ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Gear type
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.1 kmh (6.9 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.3 L (0.9 US. gal, 0.7 Imp. gal.)
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Creeper
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 10.9 kmh (6.8 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 6-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	Cub Cadet three-point
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with mechanical clutch
Front PTO speed	3,600 rpm
Rear PTO type	Transmission with dry disc clutch
Rear PTO speed	525 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Generator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Hydraulic system

Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Optional
Pressure	400 psi (27.6 bar)
Pump flow	2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm)

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 104 serial numbers
1967	218010
1968	225056
1969	280840
Final	306085

Attachments

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Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Cutting height:	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
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Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Cutting height:	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
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Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Cutting height:	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
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Cutting width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Height:	400 mm (16 in)
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Cub Cadet 104