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 listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand. Operating weight: 657 lbs 298 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal
15.1 L
Transmission
Sundstrand
Operating Weight
657 lbs
298 kg
Overview
![]() | 1982 - 1985
CCC 82 SeriesGarden tractor
CCC 82 Series
Garden tractor |
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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. |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1282.
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 1282 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1282.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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