Cub Cadet 1204
The Cub Cadet 1204 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: 4 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal
15.1 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1988
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Variants | |
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1204 | gear-drive |
1210 | hydrostatic |
1211 | hydro with hydraulic lift |
Cub Cadet 1204 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 1204 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Dual disk brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Garden Tractors published in 1987, by Cub Cadet | |
Cub Cadet Garden Tractors published in 1988 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 476 cc
29.07 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.38x3.25 inches
86 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Idle RPM | 1800-3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.009 inches (cold)
0.229 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (cold)
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | spring-loaded dry disc |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1204 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Width | 37.75 inches
95 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches
109 cm |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Front tread | 29 inches
73 cm |
Rear tread | 27 inches
68 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1204 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1204.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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