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04-09-2024, 10:59 AM
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Cub cadet 1200 any good?
I am new to cub cadet and mowers in general. I found a cub cadet 1200 on market place and probably going to go check it out this week. Is there any problems and things i should look for. Would 400 hundred be a reasonable price
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04-09-2024, 12:01 PM
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They are good machines. Condition is the biggest issue. Post some pictures of the tractor.
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1572, 1864 x2, 1810 x2, 1863 & GT1554(Dad's Ole Mowers), 1811,782D, 1872 x2, 782DT(Sold), 3235, 1860, 1772 with 3-point and Turbo.
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04-09-2024, 12:08 PM
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They can be great machines, I have had a few of them over the years.
Things to look for: Start with the ISO mounts on the engine. This is 40+ year old machine and the rubber mounts unless maintained by the previous owner are likely cracked or crumbling. When they fail it causes clutch/driveline issues that can really become expensive. The clutch driver is nothing more than a spring steel sheet with a reinforced ring, it is designed this way to allow some flex as the engine moves during normal operation. Failed ISO mounts translate into excessive pressure on the spring steel plate and ultimately cracking or failure. If upkept a quiteline cub such as a 1200 really is a joy to operate and can be quite smooth, with their age today this seems to be the exception rather than the norm. Common fixes are to replace the ISO mounts with OEM or aftermarket rubber or a solid metal engine mount. When you use solid metal mounts you can use a solid clutch driver out of an earlier machine. This is sacrilegious to some cub purists however I've done it and not noticed much ill effect. Otherwise look for general wear and tear items, is the steering loose? The Ross steering box if often neglected and may need rebuilt. Tie rod ends? Seat? PTO work? Lights? Tires? As for pricing anywhere from $500-750 would be fair in PA, condition obviously will control that as will accessories. 1200s weren't exceptionally rare which is probably why I have ended up with 2 or 3 of them over the years. I paid $300 for one, it was probably the best running cubs I've ever had. One a parts machine and the other a restoration project with my daughter. Does it have a creeper gear or 3pt hitch setup? If so that can add $250 or so. Look it over well, if you do decide to move forward there are tons of great resources here that are willing to help.
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CC Tractors: 1650, 1200, 800, 149, 125, 86, 782D, 2072, 1572, Original
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04-09-2024, 12:11 PM
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04-09-2024, 03:34 PM
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Open a "reply to thread window". There is an "additional options" area below the text box. Then there is a "Manage Attachments" button. You should be able to upload pictures there.
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1572, 1864 x2, 1810 x2, 1863 & GT1554(Dad's Ole Mowers), 1811,782D, 1872 x2, 782DT(Sold), 3235, 1860, 1772 with 3-point and Turbo.
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04-09-2024, 03:42 PM
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04-09-2024, 03:56 PM
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1572, 1864 x2, 1810 x2, 1863 & GT1554(Dad's Ole Mowers), 1811,782D, 1872 x2, 782DT(Sold), 3235, 1860, 1772 with 3-point and Turbo.
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