Production
Production |
Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor |
Built in Dowagiac, Michigan, USA |
Cub Cadet 1215 Engine
Cub Cadet 1215 Engine |
12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline |
Fuel tank | 3.5 gal 13.2 L |
Engine details ... |
1987
Engine Detail
Engine Detail |
Briggs & Stratton 281707 |
gasoline |
1-cylinder |
air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 465 cc 28.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x3.0625 inches 87 x 78 mm |
Power (gross) | 12 hp 8.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 3400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts 1.4 L |
Sparkplug | Champion RCJ-8 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches 0.762 mm |
Cub Cadet 1215 Transmission
Cub Cadet 1215 Transmission |
5-speed gear |
Transmission details ... |
1987
Transmission
Transmission |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Mechanical
Mechanical |
Two-wheel drive |
Manual steering |
Disc brakes |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
Power Take-off (PTO) |
Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires
Dimensions & Tires |
Wheelbase | 45 inches 114 cm |
Weight | 481 lbs 218 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
1987
Cub Cadet 1215 Tires
Cub Cadet 1215 Tires |
Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10-8 |
Electrical
Electrical |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 14 |
Battery CCA | 220 |
Battery volts | 12 |