Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1200
The Cub Cadet 1200 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1980 as part of the Quietline Series by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It features a 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with an optional 6-speed creeper range, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and dry disc brakes, with wet disc brakes available after serial number 568631. It includes both front and rear PTOs with electric clutch and offers various attachments such as mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader. The tractor's dimensions include a 44-inch wheelbase, 69-inch length, and a shipping weight of 650 lbs. It is equipped with lawn/turf tires and optional sleeve hitch.
Power12 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1200
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1200
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301AQS |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 1800-3600 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3400 |
| Sparkplug | Champion H-10 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Fuel system | Kohler side-draft carburetor |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.035 inches (0.889 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 30 h |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (Cold) (0.254 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches (Cold) (0.508 mm) |
Overview
| Series | Quietline Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Production years | 1974 - 1980 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | dry disc, wet disc (after SN 568631) |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Liftmanual-lift ModelCub Cadet Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) |
| 38" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift, electric lift (Optional) ModelCub Cadet 38A Width38 inches (96 cm) Blades3-blade Cut height1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm) |
| 44" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift, electric lift (Optional) ModelCub Cadet 44A Width44 inches (111 cm) Blades3-blade Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 50" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift, electric lift (Optional) ModelCub Cadet 50A Width50 inches (127 cm) Blades3-blade Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift ModelCub Cadet QA-36A Mountfront-mount Width36 inches (91 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift ModelCub Cadet QA-42A Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) |
| Johnson 14 Loader | Weight370 lbs (167 kg) Dump angle45° dump Bucket width38 inches (96 cm), 48 inches (121 cm) Lift capacity350 lbs (158 kg) lift (full at pin) Specificationloader type B185 Reach (dumped)20 inches (50 cm) Height (at pin)76 inches (193 cm) Clearance (level)71 inches (180 cm) Clearance (dumped)54 inches (137 cm) |
Transmission
| Options | 3-speed gear, 6-speed creeper |
|---|---|
| 3-speed gear | NoteTractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears. Typeshaft-driven gear Gears3 forward and 1 reverse Clutch4.5-inch dry disc Oil capacity4 qts (3.8 L) |
| 6-speed creeper | NoteAdds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever. Typecreeper Gears6 forward and 2 reverse Clutch4.5-inch dry disc Oil capacity4.25 qts (4.0 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1974 | 530001 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 536073 |
| 1976 | 572840 |
| 1977 | 602118 |
| 1978 | 621744 |
| 1979 | 643507 |
| 1980 | 667400 |
| Final | 664996 |
| Serial number location | Serial number plate on the left side of the Cub Cadet 1200 tractor frame. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12, 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.80/4.00-8, 6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 650 lbs (294 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches (104 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 515 (0.937) |
| Front PTO Type | 3400 |