Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1912
The Cub Cadet 1912 is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1986 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 19.9 hp Onan 781cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive. Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA, it offers manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. It has a wheelbase of 51.6 inches and weighs 848 lbs. The 1912 model is compatible with a PTO-driven 48-inch tiller and has variants such as the 1914 with 3-point and PTO.
Power19 hp
Founded44/50/60" deck
Model1912
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1912
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Onan B48G |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1200-3400 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Point gap | 0.021 inches (0.533 mm) |
| Sparkplug | Champion RBL-154 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 781 cc (47.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 19.9 hp (14.8 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.008 inches (cold) (0.203 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.013 inches (cold) (0.330 mm) |
Variants
| 1914 | 3-point and PTO |
|---|
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Brownsville, Tennessee, USA |
| Years made | 1985 - 1986 |
Attachments
| Blade | 54" Blade, Cub Cadet 190-401-100, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle |
|---|---|
| Additional | The 1912 was compatible with the 190-356 PTO-driven 48-inch tiller. |
| Snowblower | 45" Snow blower, Cub Cadet 190-364-100, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-358-100, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-359-100, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-374-100, 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Sundstrand |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Transmission type | hydrostatic |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 737625 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 747225 |
| Serial number tag location | on the left side of the Cub Cadet 1912, above the foot rest. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 43.5 inches (110 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
| Wheelbase | 51.6 inches (131 cm) |
| Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 31.5 inches (80 cm) |
| Front tread | 33 inches (83 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 848 lbs (384 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 7.25 inches (18 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 47.5 inches (120 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |