Cub Cadet 1200 garden tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet 1200 is a garden tractor model from the Quietline series, manufactured from 1974 to 1980 by Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet 1200 is equipped with a 476 cc (29.0 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 85.7 mm (3.37 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and one of two transmissions: an unsynchronized gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear (6 forward and 2 reverse gears with creeper).

The Cub Cadet 1200 garden tractor features:

The Kohler K301AQS gasoline engine which produces 12.1 PS (8.9 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,400 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Dry disc or wet disc (after SN568631) brakes
Open operator station
Independent front PTO with electric clutch and 3,400 rpm
Transmission rear PTO with 515 rpm

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 1200
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1974-1980
Factory	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width	930 mm (36.6 in)
Height	1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Wheel base	1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Ground clearance	150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight	294 kg (648 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K301QS
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	476 cm³, (29.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	85.7 mm X 82.6 mm (3.37 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower	12.2 PS (9.0 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,400 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Kohler side-draft carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm² (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc or wet disc (after SN568631)
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.1 kmh (6.9 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	3.8 L (1 US. gal, 0.8 Imp. gal.)
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Creeper
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 11.1 kmh (6.9 mph) Reverse: 4.0 kmh (2.5 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	4.0 L (1.1 US. gal, 0.9 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 4.80/4.00-8, 6.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12, 23×10.50-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	Sleeve hitch (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	3,400 rpm
Rear PTO type	Transmission
Rear PTO speed	515 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 1200 serial numbers
1974	530001
1975	536073
1976	572840
1977	602118
1978	621744
1979	643507
1980	667400
Final	664996

Attachments

Cub Cadet 38A: 38″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual or electric (optional) lift
Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Cut height	30-110 mm (1.5-4.5 in)
Cub Cadet 44A: 44″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual or electric (optional) lift
Cutting width	1,110 mm (44 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 50A: 50″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and manual or electric (optional) lift
Width	1,270 mm (50 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 42″ front-mount blade
Width	1,060 mm (42 in)
Cub Cadet QA-36A: 36″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Width	910 mm (36 in)
Cub Cadet QA-42A: 42″ front-mount snow blower with manual lift
Width	1,060 mm (42 in)

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Cub Cadet 1200