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 rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 650 lbs 294 kg.

Overview

	1974 - 1980 Quietline SeriesGarden tractor
1974 - 1980
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
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.

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.

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