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
![]() | 1974 - 1980
Quietline SeriesGarden tractor
Quietline Series
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Cub Cadet 1200 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Brakes | dry disc |
wet disc (after SN 568631) | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 515 (0.937) |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Front PTO Type | 3400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1200 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. |
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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
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