Cub Cadet 1208
The Cub Cadet 1208 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 465 cc 28.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 394 lbs 178 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
8 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
394 lbs
178 kg
Overview
 | 1990 - 1991
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Riding lawn mower | |
Cub Cadet 1208 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Cub Cadet 1208 Transmission | |
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8-speed CVT | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 394 lbs
178 kg |
Front tire | 12x5 |
Rear tire | 16x6.5-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Battery CCA | 125 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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1991 Product Line published by Cub Cadet | |
Cub Cadet Riding Mowers published in 1991 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 465 cc / 28.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 281707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc
28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x3.0625 inches
87 x 78 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven CVT
Type | belt-driven CVT |
Gears | 8 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1208 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 12x5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.5-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 394 lbs
178 kg |
Front axle | Cast-iron: 0.75 inch diameter
19 mm |
Attachments
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Photos
Cub Cadet 1208 tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1208.
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 1208 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1208.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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