Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1220
The Cub Cadet 1220 is a 1987 lawn tractor manufactured by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD, built in Dowagiac, Michigan, USA. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 3.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch. Dimensions include a 45 inch wheelbase, 68.5 inch length, and a weight of 506 lbs with a 38-inch mower deck. Tires are 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system has a negative ground, flywheel alternator charging system with 14 amps, 220 CCA battery at 12 volts. Attachments available include 38 and 44 inch mid-mount mower decks, a 42 inch front-mount blade, and a 40 inch single-stage front-mount snow blower.
Power12 hp
Founded38/44" deck
Model1220
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1220
Engine
| Type | Briggs & Stratton 281707 gasoline 1-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft |
|---|---|
| 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 V |
Variants
| 1215 | gear |
|---|---|
| 1220 | hydrostatic |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 220 |
| Battery volts | 12 V |
| Charging amps | 14 A |
| 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 |
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Attachments
| 42 inch blade | Cub Cadet 190424, front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 40 inch snow blower | Cub Cadet 190350, single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38 inch mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190363, 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.625 to 4.25 inch (4 to 10 cm) |
| 44 inch mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190392, 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.625 to 4.25 inch (4 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 506 lbs (229 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x10-8 |
| Wheelbase | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Location | Mid PTO |