Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1250
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.
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 |