Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1512
The Cub Cadet 1512 is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1987 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 15HP Kubota 606cc 3-cylinder diesel engine with liquid cooling and a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission by Sundstrand offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, dual disc brakes, and an open operator station. It was built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA. The 1512 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks (38", 44", 50"), snowblower, and blades with hydraulic lift and angle. It has a wheelbase of 44 inches, weighs 880 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with alternator charging at 15 amps. The tractor's rear hitch is optional. The 1512 is compatible with belt-driven and engine-powered tillers.
Power15 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1512
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1512
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Kubota D600-B |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.52x2.45 inches |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Displacement | 606 cc |
| Oil capacity | 3.1 qts |
| Fuel tank (L) | 15.1 L |
| Power (gross) | 15 hp |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 64 x 62 mm |
| Coolant capacity | 3 qts |
| Oil capacity (L) | 2.9 L |
| Power (gross kW) | 11.2 kW |
| Displacement (ci) | 37 ci |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
| Coolant capacity (L) | 2.8 L |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dual disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Brownsville, Tennessee, USA |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1985 - 1987 |
Attachments
| Blade | front-mount, hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift |
| Compatible tillers | 371 belt-driven tiller and 400 tiller (with own engine) |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | 44 inches |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | 50 inches |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Manufacturer | Sundstrand |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts |
| Oil capacity (L) | 6.6 L |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 737625 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 747225 |
| 1987 | 756300 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the footrest |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 37.75 inches |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 inches |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Width (cm) | 95 cm |
| Length (cm) | 182 cm |
| Ag rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Ag front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Wheelbase (cm) | 111 cm |
| Shipping weight | 880 lbs |
| Lawn/turf rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Shipping weight (kg) | 399 kg |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches |
| Height (steering wheel cm) | 109 cm |
Attachments details
| 42" Blade | Cub Cadet 190-375-100, front-mount, 42 inches width, hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle |
|---|---|
| 54" Blade | Cub Cadet 190-376-100, front-mount, 54 inches width, hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle |
| 38" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-357-100, 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 44" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-358-100, 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 50" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-359-100, 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 45" Snow blower | Cub Cadet 190-450-100, 45 inches width, two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |