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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.
Cub Cadet 1215lawn tractor1987Briggs & Stratton 12HP engine5-speed gear transmissionmower decksnow blowerbladetwo-wheel drive
Power12 hp
Founded38/44" deck
Model1215

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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Length:68.5 inches (173 cm)
Weight:481 lbs (218 kg)
Rear tire:20x10-8
Wheelbase:45 inches (114 cm)
Front tire:15x6-6

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:Mid PTO
Clutch:electric
Operation:independent