Cub Cadet 1282
The Cub Cadet 1282 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 476 cc 29.07 ci engine. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand. Operating weight: 657 lbs 298 kg.
Engine Power
12 hp
8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal
15.1 L
Transmission
Sundstrand
Operating Weight
657 lbs
298 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1282 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1982 - 1985
CCC 82 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1982 - 1985 | |
CCC 82 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA | |
Variants | |
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680 | Cadet yellow |
1282 | IH red |
Cub Cadet 1282 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 1282 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 657 lbs
298 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 200 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 32 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 1282, 682, and 782 (1096805 R1) published in 1982 | |
One Tough Tractor published in 1985, by Cub Cadet | |
International Cub Cadet Tractors published in 1985, by International Harvester | |
Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester |
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 |
Fuel system | Kohler side-draft carburetor with mechanical diaphragm fuel pump |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 22 lb-ft
29.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Sundstrand
Transmission | Sundstrand |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Hydrostatic transmission controlled with right-hand lever on dashboard. Cast-iron transmission case used from start of production until mid 1983, tractor serial number 719,999. Aluminum-case transmission used afterward. | |
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1282 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Brake |
2 | Throttle |
3 | Forward/reverse |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1282 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 |
Operating weight | 657 lbs
298 kg |
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 | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
The 1282 was compatible with the model 2B 38-inch tiller. |
Photos
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