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Cub Cadet 1200

Cub Cadet 1200 tractor
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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.
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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

Lift:manual-lift
Model:Cub Cadet
Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)

38" Mower deck

Lift:manual lift, electric lift (Optional)
Model:Cub Cadet 38A
Width:38 inches (96 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Cut height:1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)

44" Mower deck

Lift:manual lift, electric lift (Optional)
Model:Cub Cadet 44A
Width:44 inches (111 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

50" Mower deck

Lift:manual lift, electric lift (Optional)
Model:Cub Cadet 50A
Width:50 inches (127 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

36" Snow blower

Lift:manual-lift
Model:Cub Cadet QA-36A
Mount:front-mount
Width:36 inches (91 cm)

42" Snow blower

Lift:manual-lift
Model:Cub Cadet QA-42A
Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)

Johnson 14 Loader

Weight:370 lbs (167 kg)
Dump angle:45° dump
Bucket width:38 inches (96 cm), 48 inches (121 cm)
Lift capacity:350 lbs (158 kg) lift (full at pin)
Specification:loader 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

Note:Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.
Type:shaft-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity:4 qts (3.8 L)

6-speed creeper

Note:Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.
Type:creeper
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity:4.25 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