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Cub Cadet 1204

Cub Cadet 1204 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 1204 is a garden tractor produced from 1987 to 1988 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 12 hp Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start and a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and dual disk brakes with an open operator station. Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 72 inch length, and 37.75 inch width. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with alternator charging at 15 amps. Attachments available include 38" and 44" mid-mount mower decks, front-mount blades (42" and 54"), and a 45" two-stage front-mount snow blower. The serial number is located on the left side of the tractor frame.
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Power12 hp
Founded38/44" deck
Model1204

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1204

Engine

Type:Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
Power:12 hp
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:1800-3600
Fuel tank:4 gal (15.1 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.38x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement:476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Intake valve clearance:0.009 inches (cold) (0.229 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.018 inches (cold) (0.457 mm)

Variants

1204:gear-drive
1210:hydrostatic
1211:hydro with hydraulic lift

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Dual disk brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Years:1987 - 1988
Category:Garden tractor

Attachments

42" Blade:Cub Cadet 190375, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
54" Blade:Cub Cadet 190376, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm)
45" Snow blower:Cub Cadet 190450, two-stage, front-mount, 45 inches width (114 cm)
38" mid-mount mower deck:38 inches (96 cm), manual lift
44" mid-mount mower deck:44 inches (111 cm), manual lift

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:spring-loaded dry disc
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)

Serial Numbers

1987:756300
1988:767352
1989:779097

Dimensions & Tires

Width:37.75 inches (95 cm)
Length:72 inches (182 cm)
Rear tire:23x10.50-12
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire:16x6.50-8
Rear tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:29 inches (73 cm)
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):43 inches (109 cm)

Serial Number Location

Location:Left side of tractor frame