Specifications, Service and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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Cub Cadet 1200 Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ...................... Cub Cadet 1200
Tractor Type ...................... Garden tractor
Series ...................... Quietline
Manufacture Years ...................... 1974-1980
Fuel Type ...................... Gasoline
Attachments ...................... Mower Deck

Cub Cadet 1200 Engine Technical Data

Engine Model ...................... Kohler K301AQS
Engine Type ...................... 4-stroke, air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ...................... Single
Displacement, cu in (L) ...................... 29.1 (0.476)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.39 (86.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 3.25 (83.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 12.0 (8.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Compression ...................... 6.0:1
Fuel System ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model ...................... Kohler
Carburetor Type ...................... Side draft adjustable jet
Cooling System ...................... Forced-air
Ignition System ...................... Magneto or battery
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ...................... 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ...................... 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Spark Plug Type ...................... Champion RH10
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) ...................... 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.035 (0.89)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.0 (7.6)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 2.2 (2.1)

Cub Cadet 1200 Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Alternator, 15A
Starter Type ...................... Electric
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ...................... 12
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

Power Take-Off

PTO Location ...................... Front / Rear
Front PTO Operational Type ...................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch ...................... Electric
Front PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 3400
Rear PTO Operational Type ...................... Transmission
Rear PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 515

Cub Cadet 1200 Transmission

Transmission Type ...................... 3F/1R, Unsynchronized gear
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 3
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 1
Clutch Type ...................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 4.5 (115)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 4.0 (3.8)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.9 (11.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)

Transmission Type ...................... 6F/2R, Creeper
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 2
Clutch Type ...................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 4.5 (115)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 4.2 (4.0)
Oil Capacity (Creeper), qts (L) ...................... 0.53 (0.50)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.9 (11.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)
Maximum Forward Speed (with Creeper), mph (kph) ...................... 1.7 (2.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed (with Creeper), mph (kph) ...................... 0.6 (1.0)

Cub Cadet 1200 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Dry disc / wet disc
Front Tire Size (Std) ...................... 4.8x4.00-8
Rear Tire Size (Std) ...................... 23x8.50-12
Front Tire Size (Opt) ...................... 6.50-8
Rear Tire Size (Opt) ...................... 23x10.50-12
Front Tread Width, in (mm) ...................... 27 (680)
Rear Tread Width, in (mm) ...................... 27 (680)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 44 (1110)
Length, in (mm) ...................... 69 (1750)
Height, in (mm) ...................... 41 (1040)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 37 (935)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 6 (153)
Weight, lb (kg) ...................... 650 (295)

Cub Cadet 1200 Attachments

38 inch Mower Deck

Mower Deck Model ...................... 38A
Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1.5-4.5 (30-110)
Drive Type ...................... Belt
Lift System (Std) ...................... Mechanical
Lift System (Opt) ...................... Electric

44 inch Mower Deck

Mower Deck Model ...................... 44A
Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (20-100)
Drive Type ...................... Belt
Lift System (Std) ...................... Mechanical
Lift System (Opt) ...................... Electric

50 inch Mower Deck

Mower Deck Model ...................... 50A
Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 50 (1265)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (20-100)
Drive Type ...................... Belt
Lift System (Std) ...................... Mechanical
Lift System (Opt) ...................... Electric

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CUB CADET TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINES FOR CUB CADET LAWN TRACTORS

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CUB CADET TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
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