Lawn Tractor · 1974Unverified
Cub Cadet 1200
Cub Cadet 1200 — Quietline Series · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
12 hp
Weight
294 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Brakesdry discReference
Brakeswet disc (after SN 568631)Reference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank7.6 LReference
Kohler K301AQSReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooledReference
Displacement29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)8.9 kWReference
Fuel systemKohler side-draft carburetorReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Rated RPM3400Reference
Idle RPM1800-3600Reference
Starter volts12Reference
SparkplugChampion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap0.889 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity1.4 LReference
Oil change30 hReference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
6-speed creeperReference
Typeshaft-driven gearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch4.5-inch dry discReference
Oil capacity3.8 LReference
Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears.Reference
TypecreeperReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity4.0 LReference
Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Typesleeve hitchReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type515 (0.937)Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
ClutchelectricReference
Front PTO Type3400Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase111 cmReference
Weight294 kgReference
Front tire4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference
Length175 cmReference
Width93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)104 cmReference
Shipping weight294 kgReference
Ground clearance15 cmReference
Front tread68 cmReference
Rear tread68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1200 attachments
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
50" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference
1200 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the left side of the Cub Cadet 1200 tractor frame.Reference
1200 Serial Numbers
1974530001Reference
1975536073Reference
1976572840Reference
1977602118Reference
1978621744Reference
1979643507Reference
1980667400Reference
Final664996Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps15Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deckReference
44" mid-mount mower deckReference
50" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.