General Information
Tractor Model …………………….. Cub Cadet 1512 Diesel
Tractor Type …………………….. Garden tractor
Manufacture Years …………………….. 1985-1987
Fuel Type …………………….. Diesel
Attachments …………………….. Mower Deck
Cub Cadet 1512 Diesel Engine Specifications
Engine Model …………………….. Kubota D600-B
Engine Type …………………….. 4-stroke, 3-cylinder
liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders …………………….. 3
Displacement, cu in (L) …………………….. 37.0 (0.606)
Aspiration …………………….. Naturally aspirated
Engine Bore, in (mm) …………………….. 2.52 (64.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) …………………….. 2.45 (62.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) …………………….. 15.0 (11.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm …………………….. 3600
Idle Speed, rpm …………………….. 900
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) …………………….. 34.6 (25.2)
Torque Speed, rpm …………………….. 2600
Fuel System …………………….. Bosch fuel injection
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) …………………….. 0.006 (0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) …………………….. 0.006 (0.15)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) …………………….. 4.0 (15.2)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) …………………….. 3.0 (2.8)
Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts …………………….. 12
Charging System …………………….. Alternator, 15A
Starter Type …………………….. Electric
Number of Batteries …………………….. 1
Battery Voltage, Volts …………………….. 12
Cub Cadet 1512 Power Take-Off
PTO Location …………………….. Front
Front PTO Operational Type …………………….. Independent
Front PTO Clutch …………………….. Electric
Front PTO Speed, rpm …………………….. 3600
Transmission Configuration
Transmission Type …………………….. Shaft driven hydrostatic
Transmission Model …………………….. Sundstrand
Forward/Reverse Gears …………………….. Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) …………………….. 6.5 (6.2)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) …………………….. 8.6 (13.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) …………………….. 4.3 (6.8)
Cub Cadet 1512 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 (1110)
Length, in (mm) …………………….. 72 (1820)
Height, in (mm) …………………….. 43 (1090)
Overall Width, in (mm) …………………….. 37.8 (960)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) …………………….. 6 (152)
Weight, lb (kg) …………………….. 750 (340)
Cub Cadet 1512 Attachments
38-in Mower Deck
Mower Deck Model …………………….. 38A
Mower Deck Type …………………….. Mid-mount, right-discharge
Style Of Deck …………………….. Stamped
Number of Blades …………………….. 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) …………………….. 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) …………………….. 1-4 (20-100)
Lift System …………………….. Hydraulic
44-in Mower Deck
Mower Deck Model …………………….. 44A
Mower Deck Type …………………….. Mid-mount, right-discharge
Style Of Deck …………………….. Stamped
Number of Blades …………………….. 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) …………………….. 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) …………………….. 1-4 (20-100)
Lift System …………………….. Hydraulic
50-in Mower Deck
Mower Deck Model …………………….. 50C
Mower Deck Type …………………….. Mid-mount, right-discharge
Style Of Deck …………………….. Stamped
Number of Blades …………………….. 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) …………………….. 50 (1265)
Cutting Height, in (mm) …………………….. 1-4 (20-100)
Lift System …………………….. Hydraulic