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Cub Cadet 1220

The Cub Cadet 1220 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 (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 506 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 229 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.5 gal 13.2 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
506 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 229 kg

Overview

Cub Cadet 1220 tractor photo
1987 Lawn tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Lawn tractor
Built in Dowagiac, Michigan, USA
Variants
1215
gear
1220
hydrostatic
Cub Cadet 1220 Engine
12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
3.5 gal 13.2 L
Engine details ...
Cub Cadet 1220 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO
independent
Clutch
electric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
45 inches 114 cm
Weight
506 lbs 229 kg
Front tire
15x6-6
Rear tire
20x10-8
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
flywheel alternator
Charging amps
14
Battery CCA
220
Battery volts
12
References
1220 references literature
Lawn Tractors published in 1987, by Cub Cadet
Service Manual Lawn Tractors (772-3870) published in 1990

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 (gross)
12 hp 8.9 kW
Rated RPM
3400
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
1.5 qts 1.4 L
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ-8
Sparkplug gap
0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Cub Cadet 1220 Engine
Cub Cadet 1220 engine image

Transmission

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic

Type
belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
1220 belt-driven hydrostatic speeds

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 1220 Tires
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8
Dimensions
Wheelbase
45 inches 114 cm
Length
68.5 inches 173 cm
Weight
506 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 229 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
44" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade

Photos

Cub Cadet 1220 tractor photo

Cub Cadet 1220 tractor photo

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1220.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.6 hrs

Approximately 5.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3.5 gal / 13.2 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 1220 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1220.

Converted Equivalents:

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

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