Cub Cadet 1282 garden tractor specs and service data

The Cub Cadet 1282 is a garden tractor model from the CCC 82 series, manufactured from 1982 to 1985 by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD). It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet 1282 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 a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet 1282 garden tractor features:

The Kohler K301 gasoline engine which produces 12.1 PS (8.9 kW; 12.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm of horsepower
Manual steering
Wet disc brakes
Open operator station
Category 0 rear hitch (optional)
Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 1282
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1982-1985
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Width	950 mm (37.4 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Ground clearance	150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight	298 kg (657 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	15.0 liters (4 US gal.; 3.3 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	Kohler K301S
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 2,200 rpm
Torque	29.8 N·m (3 kg·m, 22 ft·lb) at 2,100 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Side-draft carburetor Kohler
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
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	Wet disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Sundstrand
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 12.9 kmh (8.0 mph) Reverse: 6.4 kmh (4.0 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×16.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	0 (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V, CCA 200A, 32Ah

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 1282 serial numbers
1982	700000
1983	712900
1984	724525
1985	737625

Attachments

Cub Cadet 38″ mid-mount mower deck with manual-lift
Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Cub Cadet 44″ mid-mount mower deck with manual-lift
Cutting width	1,110 mm (44 in)
Cub Cadet 50″ mid-mount mower deck with manual-lift
Width	1,270 mm (50 in)

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Cub Cadet 1282