Cub Cadet 1282

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 1282 is a compact lawn and garden tractor built from 1982 to 1985. It's designed for small-scale yard work and light gardening tasks. This 2WD tractor has a manual steering system and a hydrostatic transmission, making it easy to operate.

Under the hood, the Cub Cadet 1282 features a Kohler K301 engine. This single-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine has a displacement of 29 ci, which is below average for its class. It produces 11.9 hp at 2200 rpm, offering average power for a lawn tractor. The tractor weighs 657 lb and has a compact size, measuring 71.7 inches long, 37.4 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall. It comes with an open operator station and an electric starter for convenience. The 1282 also has a Category 0 hitch and an independent PTO with an electric clutch, allowing it to use various attachments for different garden tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 657 lb (298 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 1282 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 1282 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% 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 1282 is Average. It is greater than 60% 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 1282 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 1282 is Poor. It is greater than 0% 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
K301
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Cylinders
1
Displacement
29 ci (0.5 L)
Bore
3.39 in (86.1 mm)
Stroke
3.27 in (83.1 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Wet disc