1200 by Cub Cadet lawn tractors

1974 - 1980

1974 - 1980 Quietline SeriesGarden tractor

Production

Production ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) TypeGarden tractor FactoryLouisville, Kentucky, USA

Cub Cadet 1200 Engine

Cub Cadet 1200 Engine 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline Fuel tank2 gal
7.6 L Engine details ...

1974 - 1980

1974 - 1980
Quietline Series
Garden tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Kohler K301AQS
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled
Displacement476 cc
29.07 ci
Bore/Stroke3.375x3.25 inches
86 x 83 mm
Power (gross)12 hp
8.9 kW
Fuel systemKohler side-draft carburetor
Air cleanerdry
Rated RPM3400
Idle RPM1800-3600
Starter volts12
SparkplugChampion H-10
Sparkplug gap0.035 inches
0.889 mm
Point gap0.020 inches
0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance0.010 inches*Cold
0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.020 inches*Cold
0.508 mm

Engine Oil

Engine Oil
Oil capacity1.5 qts
1.4 L
Oil change30 h

Cub Cadet 1200 Transmissions

Cub Cadet 1200 Transmissions 3-speed gear 6-speed creeper Transmission details ...

1974 - 1980

1974 - 1980
Quietline Series
Garden tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
3-speed gear
6-speed creeper

Transmission

Transmission
Typeshaft-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity4 qts
3.8 L
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Typecreeper
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity4.25 qts
4.0 L
Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.

Speeds

Speeds

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis4x2 2WD Steeringmanual Brakesdry disc  wet disc (after SN 568631) CabOpen operator station.

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Typesleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTOtransmission Rear RPM515 (0.937) Front PTOindependent Clutchelectric Front RPM3400

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase44 inches
111 cm Weight650 lbs
294 kg Front tire4.80/4.00-8 Rear tire23x8.50-12 Full dimensions and tires ...

1974 - 1980

1974 - 1980
Quietline Series
Garden tractor

Cub Cadet 1200 Tires

Cub Cadet 1200 Tires
Lawn/turf front4.80/4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf front6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12

1200 Serial Numbers

1200 Serial Numbers 1974530001 1975536073 1976572840 1977602118 1978621744 1979643507 1980667400 Final664996
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1200 Serial Location

1200 Serial Location Serial number plate on the right side of the Cub Cadet 1200 tractor frame.

Electrical

Electrical Groundnegative Charging systemflywheel alternator Charging amps15 Battery volts12

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