General Information
Tractor Model …………………….. Cub Cadet 1210 Hydro
Tractor Type …………………….. Garden tractor
Manufacture Years …………………….. 1985-1989
Fuel Type …………………….. Gasoline
Attachments …………………….. Mower Deck
Cub Cadet 1210 Engine Technical Data
Engine Model …………………….. Kohler M12S
Engine Type …………………….. 4-stroke, air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders …………………….. Single
Displacement, cu in (L) …………………….. 29.1 (0.476)
Engine Bore, in (mm) …………………….. 3.38 (85.7)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) …………………….. 3.25 (82.6)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) …………………….. 12.0 (9.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm …………………….. 3600
Idle Speed, rpm …………………….. 1200
Compression …………………….. 6.6:1
Fuel System …………………….. Carburetor
Carburetor Model …………………….. Kohler
Carburetor Type …………………….. Side draft, adjustable jet
Cooling System …………………….. Forced-air
Ignition System …………………….. Magneto or battery
Spark Plug Type …………………….. Champion RH10
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) …………………….. 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) …………………….. 0.025 (0.63)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) …………………….. 0.008-0.010
(0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ……………………..
0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) …………………….. 4.0 (15.1)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) …………………….. 2.0 (1.9)
Cub Cadet 1210 Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts …………………….. 12
Charging System …………………….. Alternator, 15A
Starter Type …………………….. Electric
Number of Batteries …………………….. 1
Battery Voltage, Volts …………………….. 12
Electric Ground …………………….. Negative
Power Take-Off
PTO Location …………………….. Front
Front PTO Operational Type …………………….. Independent
Front PTO Clutch …………………….. Electric
Cub Cadet 1210 Hydro Transmission
Transmission Type …………………….. Hydrostatic
Transmission Model …………………….. Sundstrand
Forward/Reverse Gears …………………….. Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) …………………….. 7.0 (6.6)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) …………………….. 7.5 (12.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) …………………….. 4.0 (6.4)
Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels …………………….. 2WD 4×2
Steering Configuration …………………….. Front steer
Steering System …………………….. Manual
Brakes Type …………………….. Dual disc
Front Tire Size …………………….. 16×6.5-8
Rear Tire Size …………………….. 23×10.5-12
Front Tread Width, in (mm) …………………….. 29 (730)
Rear Tread Width, in (mm) …………………….. 27 (680)
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) …………………….. 44 (1100)
Length, in (mm) …………………….. 72 (1820)
Height, in (mm) …………………….. 43 (1090)
Overall Width, in (mm) …………………….. 37.8 (950)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) …………………….. 6 (153)
Weight, lb (kg) …………………….. 585 (266)
Cub Cadet 1210 Attachments
38-in Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type …………………….. Mid-mount
Number of Blades …………………….. 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) …………………….. 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) …………………….. 1-4 (20-100)
Drive Type …………………….. Belt
Lift System …………………….. Manual
44-in Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type …………………….. Mid-mount
Number of Blades …………………….. 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) …………………….. 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) …………………….. 1-4 (20-100)
Drive Type …………………….. Belt
Lift System …………………….. Manual
50-in Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type …………………….. Mid-mount
Number of Blades …………………….. 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) …………………….. 50 (1270)
Cutting Height, in (mm) …………………….. 1-4 (20-100)
Drive Type …………………….. Belt
Lift System …………………….. Manual