Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 1211

The Cub Cadet 1211 is a garden tractor produced from 1987 to 1989 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 12 hp Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with hydrostatic transmission and hydraulic lift. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and dual disk brakes with an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 44 inches, length of 72 inches, and uses 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. Attachments include 38" and 44" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blades. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with alternator charging at 15 amps.
Power12 hp
Founded38/44" deck
Model1211

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1211

Engine
TypeKohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
Power12 hp
Starterelectric
Idle RPM1800-3600
Fuel tank4 gal 15.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.38x3.25 inches 86 x 83 mm
Displacement476 cc 29.07 ci
Oil capacity2 qts 1.9 L
Power (gross)12 hp 8.9 kW
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Starter volts12
Intake valve clearance0.009 inches (cold) 0.229 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches (cold) 0.457 mm
Variants
1204gear-drive
1210hydrostatic
1211hydro with hydraulic lift
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDual disk brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station.
Production
Years made1987 - 1989
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Attachments
Blade42 inches width 106 cm front-mount, 54 inches width 137 cm front-mount
Snowblower45 inches width 114 cm two-stage front-mount
38" mid-mount mower deck38 inches 96 cm hydraulic lift
44" mid-mount mower deck44 inches 111 cm hydraulic lift
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity7 qts 6.6 L
Serial Numbers
1987756300
1988767352
1989779097
Dimensions & Tires
Width37.75 inches 95 cm
Length72 inches 182 cm
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase44 inches 111 cm
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tread27 inches 68 cm
Front tread29 inches 73 cm
Ground clearance6 inches 15 cm
Height (steering wheel)43 inches 109 cm