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 rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 506 lbs*Weight with 38-inch mower deck. 229 kg.

Overview

	1987 Lawn tractor
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
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	flywheel alternator
Charging amps	14
Battery CCA	220
Battery volts	12

References
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

Transmission

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic

Type	belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

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