My first ever CCC/MTD

[johncub7172]

Yea, pretty good day today in OCC land. Picked up a 1211 for a Lew price! It was told to me it even runs and drives. No mower deck, but has an "ok" deluxe seat. Missing one side panel, and the light panel. Going to need a good go-through and clean up. Engine looks complete too. Has the sub frame for a mower deck. Has hyd. lift.

I seen it there and picked it up for the Good Year turf 23x10.5 x 12 rear rims and tires because they are in fantastic shape. One front tire is flat because the bead is broke.

Also in the deal comes a 1450 in complete condition. Got to pick that one up tomorrow! I have never seen better/nicer sheet steel, so with out a doubt this was kept in a barn!

Then for the weekend, I plan to go get my model 86!!!!!!!

Any information on the 1211 would be helpful.

Thanks guys!

[jimbob200521]

Nice pickups, and for a Lew price to boot!

Ooh, and BTW:

[darkminion_17]

How do you know it is the first ever CCC builded?

[johncub7172]

Lew, you have a good sense of humor! This is my first CCC/MTD Cub Cadet I ever had, spread frame and all. I can honestly say I'm a fan of these ones. This is just a kick-but garden tractor!

Ok Jimbob, here you go:

Here, in this picture you see the engine identification sticker. I used my finger to wipe away dirt, and thus removed the important part: is this engine a Kohler K301?



Here is a shot of the frame identification stickers on the port side of the tractor:



A close up of the tractor serial number:



The hour meter reads:



This tractor was purchased from Case IH dealership, in Thompson Ohio:

[Sam Mac]

K301 or a Mag12 were used in those. If it has a coil it's a K301

[johncub7172]

As you can see here, the air cleaner is missing. Will one from a Quiet line work?



A look at the single spool valve. All intact as far as I can tell!



And the power take off unit looks ready to roll!



Over-all view of the control panel:



A look at the port side:



front side, the muffler and muffler box are all there as well:

[johncub7172]

A look at the stern side:



I never noticed a Cub Cadet to have lug nuts instead of lug bolts before:



Another view:



A look with the hood up:



Soon as I get the chance, I will start preparing the tractor engine for contact:



Oh boy, with two more coming this weekend.....stay tuned!

edit: this and the coming 1450 were both scrap yard saves. This 1211 was stashed behind a big green dumpster. The guy gave me a heck of a deal, but not as good on the 1450...but still a deal there as well!

[johncub7172]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

K301 or a Mag12 were used in those. If it has a coil it's a K301

I'll be darn! Just got back inside, and the engine does not have a coil, and the spark plug wire is routed from under the head tin,...so it appears. The starter is there, but no coil as found on the Quiet Line models.

Thank you Sam!

edit: A few quick details,... engine oil appears to have just been changed. Guess it would be safe for a test fire? Also the tractor rolls right along as should with out engine running. I assume it has the auto-release check valves. I might have to move my nice model 86 in hopes for any parts needed for this 1211. We'll see.

[ACecil]

Congrats John! Enjoy your new finds.

[jimbob200521]

3136 hours?!!? If that's accurate and the engine hasn't been overhauled before, that is a very proud amount of hours to have on an engine. Thanks for the pics, looks like a great machine. BTW, it's a Mag12 in there