Cub Cadet 1912
The Cub Cadet 1912 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 781 cc 47.7 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 19.9 hp / 14.8 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand. Operating weight: 848 lbs 384 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 19.9 hp / 14.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal
15.1 L
Transmission
Sundstrand
Operating Weight
848 lbs
384 kg
Overview
 | 1985 - 1986
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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1914 | 3-point and PTO |
Cub Cadet 1912 Engine | |
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19.9HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet 1912 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
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 | 51.6 inches
131 cm |
Weight | 848 lbs
384 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Home Tractors published in 1985, by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 781 cc / 47.7 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Onan B48G |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
Displacement | 781 cc
47.7 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches
83 x 73 mm |
Power (gross) | 19.9 hp
14.8 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Idle RPM | 1200-3400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RBL-154 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.021 inches
0.533 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.008 inches (cold)
0.203 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.013 inches (cold)
0.330 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts
1.7 L |
Oil change | 50 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Sundstrand
Transmission | Sundstrand |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1912 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 51.6 inches
131 cm |
Length | 78.5 inches
199 cm |
Width | 43.5 inches
110 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 47.5 inches
120 cm |
Shipping weight | 848 lbs
384 kg |
Ground clearance | 7.25 inches
18 cm |
Front tread | 33 inches
83 cm |
Rear tread | 31.5 inches
80 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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44" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
The 1912 was compatible with the 190-356 PTO-driven 48-inch tiller. |
Photos
Cub Cadet 1912
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1912 based on its 19.9 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1912.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.9 hrs
Approximately 3.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (4 gal / 15.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1 gal/hr (3.9 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 1912 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1912.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)19.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)14.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)20.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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