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Cub Cadet 1250 Parts Catalog – Factory Parts Breakdown for Your Tractor

Fellas, I’m going to lay this out straight. If you’re wrenching on a Cub Cadet 1250 and need the exact part number for an armrest, battery hold-down strap, or brake caliper, you don’t need some aftermarket reprint that flips the illustrations upside down. You need the factory Parts Catalog. This is a genuine OEM document, 102 pages of exploded views, part numbers, and quantities. It’s not a service manual—it won’t walk you through a valve adjustment—but it will save you from ordering the wrong bracket and wasting a week waiting for delivery.

I’ve seen guys pull a part off, measure it with a rusty tape, and order something close. That’s how you end up with a 5/16-18 x 3/16 pan head screw that doesn’t fit because the thread pitch is off. This catalog gives you the OEM reference number, the part description, and the quantity per assembly. On page 2 you’ll see the armrest assembly—Ref # IH-117265-C1 for the left-hand rest, IH-117266-C1 for the right. The mounting bracket, pivot nut, slide pivot bolt, and Belleville washer are all listed with their own part numbers. That’s the level of detail you need.

What a Parts Catalog Does for You

Every page of this 102-page document is a map of one subsystem. The battery holder section (pages 3-4) shows the hold-down bolt (IH-544149-R1), the clamp, the strap assembly (703-0017), and the hook (747-3006). You get the quantity—two hooks, one strap. That matters when you’re ordering. The brake caliper assembly (page 5) covers tractors with caliper brakes, including H-H Products and Ausco calipers, with reference numbers for each piston, seal, pad, and bracket. No guessing which spring goes where. The exploded view is right there.

Let me be blunt: aftermarket parts catalogs often skip details or use generic part numbers that don’t cross-reference. This one comes from the Cub Cadet factory line. The OCR excerpt even includes a phone number for discount Cub Cadet parts (606-678-9623), which tells you it’s authentic dealer-level material. If you’re rebuilding a 1250 from the frame up, this is the backbone of your parts ordering. You’ll also find related manuals like the Cub Cadet 21121C29025 Parts Catalog – 73 Pages of Factory Specs and the Cub Cadet 984 Parts Catalog – 128 Pages of OEM Factory Parts Breakdowns if you’re working on multiple models. And for earlier Cub Cadet equipment, the Cub Cadet 81, 21121C290248 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Breakdown covers that vintage.

Armrest and Battery Holder – Page-by-Page Breakdown

When you open page 2, you see the armrest assembly laid out with five reference numbers. The left armrest (Ref 1) and right (Ref 2) are separate parts—don’t assume they’re mirrored. The mounting brackets, brace, pivot nut (IH-117331-C1), slide pivot bolt (IH-117332-C1), and Belleville washer (IH-117333-C1) each have their own line. The screw is 5/16-18 x 3/16 pan head machine screw, and the catalog tells you it’s a /P (probably a production part). That kind of detail means you can order exactly what the factory used. The battery holder on page 4 includes the bolt, nut (712-3044, 1/4-20 wing nut), clamp, strap, and hooks. Note the strap assembly is marked as a service part (S)—meaning it’s available for replacement. The hook (Ref 4) is a separate item. If you’re replacing a rusted battery tray, you know you need two hooks and one strap. No surprises.

Is This a Service Manual or a Parts Catalog?

This is a clear question I hear from guys who buy this document expecting step-by-step removal instructions. It’s not a service manual. You won’t find torque specs or procedures here. What you get is the parts breakdown that a service manual references. If you also need the assembly sequence, you’ll want the factory service manual for the 1250. But for ordering parts, this catalog is the authoritative source. The Automotive Industry Overview includes a history of small-engine equipment manufacturing that puts these catalogs in context—they were produced to ensure dealers could get the right part every time. That’s the level of accuracy you’re buying.

3 Reasons to Use Original OEM Parts Lists

First, the part numbers are cross-referenced to the original IH (International Harvester) numbers. The armrest bracket is IH-117267-C1. That’s not a generic substitute. Second, the quantities are precise—you see “2” hooks on the battery holder, not “as required.” Third, the exploded views show the assembly order implicitly. The brake caliper page (5) shows the caliper body, pistons, seals, pads, and hardware in the sequence they fit. If you’ve ever tried to rebuild a caliper without knowing which shim goes where, you’ll appreciate that. This catalog is 102 pages of that kind of clarity.

Understand the Brake Caliper Assembly

Page 5 covers tractors with caliper brakes using H-H Products or Ausco calipers. The illustration shows the caliper body, six piston/seal groups, pad sets, and the mounting hardware. Each component gets a reference number—no ambiguous “caliper rebuild kit” listing. You can order individual parts if only one piston is seized. The parts list includes two manufacturers (H-H and Ausco) because Cub Cadet sourced from both. The catalog doesn’t tell you which one your tractor has, but if you look at the existing caliper, you can match the part number. That’s the kind of real-world utility you get from a factory catalog.

A short paragraph: This document is a PDF, searchable, printable. I keep it on a tablet in the shop. When a customer brings in a 1250 with a broken armrest, I pull up page 2, find the part number, and order it. Took me thirty seconds. That’s the point.

FAQ

Will this parts catalog tell me how to remove the battery holder?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It lists the part numbers and quantities for the battery holder assembly. For removal instructions, you need the Cub Cadet 1250 service manual. This catalog will help you order the correct strap and hooks.

Does it include torque specs for the armrest bolts?

No torque values. Torque specs appear in the service manual. The catalog only gives part numbers (e.g., 5/16-18 x 3/16 screw) and quantities.

Can I use this to order parts for a Cub Cadet 1450 instead?

Some components may interchange, but this catalog is specific to the 1250 model. Armrests and battery holders differ between models. Ordering for a 1450 from this catalog risks wrong parts. Get the 1450 catalog.

How many pages is this document and what formats are available?

102 pages, PDF format only. It’s a direct scan of the original factory parts catalog, printable on letter-size paper. No reprints or edited versions—this is the genuine OEM document.

Don’t waste time calling around for part numbers that may or may not fit. Get the factory documentation and order with confidence. Automotive Industry Overview covers the history of small-engine parts standardization, but for your Cub Cadet 1250, this catalog is the standard. Access the Factory Manual now.