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Cub Cadet 1208

Cub Cadet 1208 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 1208 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1990 to 1991 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, an 8-speed belt-driven CVT transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The mower has a mid PTO with manual clutch and an open operator station. It weighs 394 lbs (178 kg) and rides on 12x5 front and 16x6.5-8 rear lawn/turf tires. The front axle is cast-iron with a 0.75 inch diameter. Electrical system includes a negative ground, flywheel alternator charging, 125 CCA battery at 12 volts. Attachments include a 38 inch (96 cm) mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades.
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Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
Model1208

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1208

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 281707
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.4375x3.0625 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement:465 cc (28.4 ci)
Starter volts:12

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:125
Battery volts:12
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Years made:1990 - 1991

Attachments

38" mid-mount mower deck:38 inches (96 cm) cutting width, 2-blade, mid-mount Cub Cadet

Transmission

Type:belt-driven CVT
Gears:8 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

1990:130-552F100
1991:131-552F100

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:394 lbs (178 kg)
Rear tire:16x6.5-8
Front axle:Cast-iron: 0.75 inch diameter (19 mm)
Front tire:12x5

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO