Cub Cadet 1200

The Cub Cadet 1200 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 476 cc 29.07 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 650 lbs 294 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2 gal 7.6 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
650 lbs 294 kg

Overview

Cub Cadet 1200 tractor photo
1974 - 1980 Quietline SeriesGarden tractor Quietline Series Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)
Garden tractor
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Cub Cadet 1200 Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
2 gal 7.6 L
Engine details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Brakes
dry disc
wet disc (after SN 568631)
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Type
sleeve hitch OptOptional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
Rear PTO Type
515 (0.937)
Front PTO
independent
Clutch
electric
Front PTO Type
3400
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
44 inches 111 cm
Weight
650 lbs 294 kg
Front tire
4.80/4.00-8
Rear tire
23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
flywheel alternator
Charging amps
15
Battery volts
12
References
1200 references literature
A Complete Reference to International Power Lawn Products published in 1977, by International Harvester
Special Duty Equipment published in 1977, by International Harvester
Cub Cadet Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1978, by International Harvester
1978 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
1979 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Kohler K301AQS
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement
476 cc 29.07 ci
Bore/Stroke
3.375x3.25 inches 86 x 83 mm
Power (gross)
12 hp 8.9 kW
Fuel system
Kohler side-draft carburetor
Air cleaner
dry
Rated RPM
3400
Idle RPM
1800-3600
Starter volts
12
Sparkplug
Champion H-10
Sparkplug gap
0.035 inches 0.889 mm
Point gap
0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.010 inches*Cold 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.020 inches*Cold 0.508 mm
Oil capacity
1.5 qts 1.4 L
Oil change
30 h

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
Oil capacity
4 qts 3.8 L
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.
1200  shaft-driven gear speeds

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse creeper

Type
creeper
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity
4.25 qts 4.0 L
Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.
1200  creeper speeds

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 1200 Tires
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf front
6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase
44 inches 111 cm
Length
69 inches 175 cm
Width
37 inches 93 cm
Height (steering wheel)
41 inches 104 cm
Shipping weight
650 lbs 294 kg
Ground clearance
6 inches 15 cm
Front tread
27 inches 68 cm
Rear tread
27 inches 68 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
44" mid-mount mower deck
50" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Front-end loader
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.

Photos

Cub Cadet 1200

Cub Cadet 1200

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1200.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.2 hrs

Approximately 3.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2 gal / 7.6 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1200 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1200.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS