Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 1215

The Cub Cadet 1215 is a 1987 lawn tractor built in Dowagiac, Michigan, USA by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD). It features a 12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent mid PTO with electric clutch. It weighs 481 lbs with a 45-inch wheelbase and 68.5-inch length. Tires are 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Attachments include 38" and 44" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 40" single-stage front-mount snow blower.

Power12 hp

Founded38/44" deck

Model1215

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1215

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 281707
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Rated RPM	3400
Sparkplug	Champion RCJ-8
Bore/Stroke	3.4375x3.0625 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement	465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity	1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts	12

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	220
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	14
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Mechanical

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

Production

Year	1987
Built in	Dowagiac, Michigan, USA

Attachments

42" Blade	Cub Cadet 190424, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
40" Snow blower	Cub Cadet 190350, 40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck	Cub Cadet 190363, 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.625 to 4.25 inch (4 to 10 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck	Cub Cadet 190392, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.625 to 4.25 inch (4 to 10 cm)

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