Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1282
The Cub Cadet 1282 is a garden tractor produced from 1982 to 1985 as part of the CCC 82 Series. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal shaft, and a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission by Sundstrand with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, wet disc brakes, and an open operator station. It has a 44-inch wheelbase, weighs 657 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. The 1282 supports various attachments including 38, 44, and 50 inch mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade. It was built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA, and is known for its reliability and versatility in garden tractor applications.
Power12 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1282
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1282
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301 |
| Torque | 22 lb-ft (29.8 Nm) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 2100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.38x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Fuel system | Kohler side-draft carburetor with mechanical diaphragm fuel pump |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 680 | Cadet yellow |
|---|---|
| 1282 | IH red |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 32 |
| Battery CCA | 200 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | CCC 82 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Brownsville, Tennessee, USA |
| Years made | 1982 - 1985 |
References
| One Tough Tractor | published in 1985, by Cub Cadet |
|---|---|
| Operator's Manual | 1282, 682, and 782 (1096805 R1) published in 1982 |
| Buyer's Guide 1982 | published by International Harvester |
| International Cub Cadet Tractors | published in 1985, by International Harvester |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, compatible with model 2B 38-inch tiller |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Cub Cadet, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 38" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 38C, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.75 to 4.75 inch (4 to 12 cm) |
| 44" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 44C, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 50" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 50C, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | Cub Cadet H-42, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Controls | Hydrostatic transmission controlled with right-hand lever on dashboard |
| Manufacturer | Sundstrand |
| Transmission case | Cast-iron case until mid 1983 (serial number 719,999), aluminum-case afterward |
| 1282 Transmission Controls | Brake, Throttle, Forward/reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
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Serial Numbers
| 1982 | 700000 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 712900 |
| 1984 | 724525 |
| 1985 | 737625 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 37.75 inches (95 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Operating weight | 657 lbs (298 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
Serial Number Location
| Location | Left side of tractor frame |
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