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Cub Cadet 1210

The Cub Cadet 1210 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: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 692 lbs 313 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal 15.1 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
692 lbs 313 kg

Overview

Cub Cadet 1210 tractor photo
1985 - 1989 Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Garden tractor
Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA
Variants
1204
gear-drive
1210
hydrostatic
1211
hydro with hydraulic lift
Cub Cadet 1210 Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
4 gal 15.1 L
Engine details ...
Cub Cadet 1210 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
0 OptOptional
Type
sleeve hitch OptOptional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO
independent
Clutch
electric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
44 inches 111 cm
Weight
692 lbs 313 kg
Front tire
16x6.50-8
Rear tire
23x10.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
15
Battery volts
12
References
1210 references literature
Owners's Manual Tractors 1210 - 1710 - 1711 - 1712 published in 1985, by Cub Cadet
Home Tractors published in 1985, by Cub Cadet
Garden Tractors published in 1987, by Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet Garden Tractors published in 1988
Cub Cadet Garden Tractors published in 1989

Engine

Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Kohler K301
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
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 — infinite forward and reverse shaft-driven hydrostatic

Type
shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity
7 qts 6.6 L
1210 shaft-driven hydrostatic speeds

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 1210 Tires
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase
44 inches 111 cm
Length
72 inches 182 cm
Width
37.75 inches 95 cm
Height (steering wheel)
43 inches 109 cm
Shipping weight
692 lbs 313 kg
Ground clearance
6 inches 15 cm
Front tread
29 inches 73 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
The Cub Cadet 1210 was compatible with the 371 belt-driven tiller and the 400 tiller, which had its own engine.

Photos

Cub Cadet 1210 with dump cart.

Cub Cadet 1210 with dump cart.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1210.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.4 hrs

Approximately 6.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (4 gal / 15.1 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 1210 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1210.

Converted Equivalents:

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

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