Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1210
The Cub Cadet 1210 is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1989 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with hydrostatic transmission. The tractor is built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA, and has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical disc brakes. It has a wheelbase of 44 inches and weighs 692 lbs. The 1210 model supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blades, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.
Power12 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1210
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1210
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1800-3600 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| 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) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.009 inches (0.229 mm) Cold |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) Cold |
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 | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Years | 1985 - 1989 |
|---|---|
| Built in | Brownsville, Tennessee, USA |
Attachments
| Details | The Cub Cadet 1210 was compatible with the 371 belt-driven tiller and the 400 tiller, which had its own engine. |
|---|---|
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
| 42" Blade | Liftmanual-lift Anglemanual-angle Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Part numberCub Cadet 190-375-100 |
| 54" Blade | Liftmanual-lift Anglemanual-angle Mountfront-mount Width54 inches (137 cm) Part numberCub Cadet 190-376-100 |
| 38" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift Size38 inches (96 cm) Belts954-3001 (primary), 954-3002 (on-deck) Blades2-blade Dischargeright-discharge Part numberCub Cadet 190-357-100 |
| 44" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift Size44 inches (111 cm) Belts954-3003A (primary), 954-3004 (on-deck) Blades3-blade Dischargeright-discharge Part numberCub Cadet 190-358-100 |
| 50" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift Size50 inches (127 cm) Belts954-3003 (primary), 954-3005 (on-deck) Blades3-blade Dischargeright-discharge Part numberCub Cadet 190-359-100 |
| 45" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift Typetwo-stage Mountfront-mount Width45 inches (114 cm) Part numberCub Cadet 190-450-100 |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 737625 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 747225 |
| 1987 | 756300 |
| 1988 | 767352 |
| 1989 | 779097 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the footrest. |
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) |
| Shipping weight | 692 lbs (313 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |