Cub Cadet

1200

Lawn tractor · 1974–1980 · 12 hp

The Cub Cadet 1200 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1974 to 1980. It features a Kohler K301AQS engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a shaft-driven gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse.

Engine

EngineKohler K301AQS
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1
Coolingair-cooled
Displacement29.07 ci (476 cc)
Bore3.38 in (86 mm)
Stroke3.25 in (83 mm)
Power Gross12 hp (8.9 kW)
Power Rated12 hp
Air Cleanerdry
Fuel SystemKohler side-draft carburetor
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
ManufacturerKohler
Rated3,400 RPM
Idle1800-3600 RPM
Sparkplug Gap0.04 in (0.89 mm)
Oil Change Interval Hours30

Transmission

Transmission Typeshaft-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission DescriptionTractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.
Clutch4.5-inch dry disc
Oil Capacity4 qts (3.8 L)
Available Options3-speed gear, 6-speed creeper

PTO

Rear515 RPM
Rear Typetransmission
Front Typeindependent
Clutchelectric

Hitch

Rear Typesleeve hitch

Dimensions

Length69 in (175 cm)
Width37 in (93 cm)
Height41 in (104 cm)
Wheelbase44 in (111 cm)
Ground Clearance6 in (15 cm)
Front Tread27 in (68 cm)
Rear Tread27 in (68 cm)

Weight

Weight650 lbs (294 kg)
Shipping650 lbs (294 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag4.80/4.00-8, 6.50-8
Rear Ag23x8.50-12, 23x10.50-12

Fuel

Capacity2 gal (7.6 L)

Steering

Typemanual