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Cub Cadet 1250

Cub Cadet 1250 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 1250 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1980 as part of the Quietline Series by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, it features a 12 hp Kohler K301AQS 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and dry disc brakes with wet disc brakes available after 1977. It includes an independent front PTO with electric clutch and optional sleeve hitch. Dimensions include a 44-inch wheelbase, 69-inch length, and a shipping weight of 670 lbs. The tractor supports various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks (38", 44", 50"), snowblowers, and a front-end loader. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with a flywheel alternator charging system.
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Power12 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1250

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1250

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301AQS
Cooling:air-cooled
Idle RPM:1800-3600
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:2 gal (7.6 L)
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:3400
Sparkplug:Champion H-10
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Fuel system:Kohler side-draft carburetor
Displacement:476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross):12 hp (8.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.035 inches (0.889 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:30 h
Intake valve clearance:0.010 inches (Cold) (0.254 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.020 inches (Cold) (0.508 mm)

Overview

Series:Quietline Series
Built in:Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Production years:1974 - 1980

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:dry disc, wet disc (after 1977)
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

Snowblower:36" front-mount manual-lift (Cub Cadet QA-36A), 42" front-mount manual-lift (Cub Cadet QA-42A)
Front-end loader:Johnson 14 Loader, 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (dumped) (50 cm), 76 inches height (at pin) (193 cm), 54 inches clearance (dumped) (137 cm), 71 inches clearance (level) (180 cm), weight: 370 lbs (167 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm), Specification of loader type B185
38" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 38A, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic lift (optional), Cut height: 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm)
44" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 44A, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic lift (optional), Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
50" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 50A, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic lift (optional), Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Controls:Brake, Throttle, Forward/reverse
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:37 inches (93 cm)
Length:69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire:4.80/4.00-8
Rear tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:27 inches (68 cm)
Shipping weight:670 lbs (303 kg)
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):41 inches (104 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent
Front PTO Type:3400