Cub Cadet 1200

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 1200 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1974 to 1980. It's perfect for small yards and gardens. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to use for simple tasks.

Under the hood, the Cub Cadet 1200 has a Kohler K301AQS engine. This engine is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. It has one cylinder and produces 12 horsepower, which is below average for tractors. The engine size is also below average, but it's enough for basic lawn care. The tractor has six forward gears and two reverse gears, giving you good control over your speed. It also has a PTO (power take-off) system that can run at two different speeds, making it versatile for various attachments.

This tractor is compact, measuring about 69 inches long, 37 inches wide, and 41 inches tall. It weighs 648 pounds, which is about average for its size. The Cub Cadet 1200 has lawn tires, an open operator station, and an electric starter for easy use. It's a simple, reliable tractor that's great for homeowners who need help maintaining their lawns and gardens.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 648 lb (294 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 1200 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 1200 is Below Average. It is greater than 19% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Cub Cadet 1200 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Cub Cadet 1200 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Cub Cadet 1200 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
K301AQS
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
1
Displacement
29 ci (0.5 L)
Bore
3.39 in (86.1 mm)
Stroke
3.27 in (83.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3400
Power Output
12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual