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Cub Cadet 1220

Cub Cadet 1220 tractor
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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.
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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