Club Car Pioneer 1200 Gas 400cc Kawasaki FE400 Engine - A34789

Club Car Pioneer 1200 Gas Specifications (with 400cc Kawasaki Engine Option)

The Club Car Pioneer 1200 (produced circa 2001-2004 under Ingersoll Rand ownership) is a compact utility vehicle (UTV) designed for hauling, towing, and light-duty work. It features a standard 351cc Kawasaki FE350 engine (11 hp), but an optional 400cc Kawasaki FE400 engine is available for improved hauling and climbing performance. The FE400 is a 4-cycle, overhead-valve (OHV), single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with a displacement of approximately 401cc, delivering around 13-14 hp (exact output varies by configuration, but it's tuned for torque over the standard model). Below are the key specifications, with notes on the 400cc option where applicable. Chassis, suspension, and body specs are shared across engine variants unless noted.

Engine and Powertrain

Specification

Engine Type: Kawasaki FE400: 4-cycle, OHV, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 401cc displacement, ~13-14 hp @ 3,600 RPM (optional upgrade for enhanced torque and power)

Fuel System: Side-draft carburetor with float bowl, fixed jets, fuel filters, and impulse fuel pump

Governor: Automatic ground-speed sensing, integrated into transaxle

Ignition: Transistorized electronic ignition with RPM limiter

Transaxle: Fully synchronized forward/reverse with neutral (15:1 forward ratio, 20.6:1 reverse); includes differential lock

Torque Converter: Automatic, variable-speed, dry type

Electrical System: 12V battery (500 CCA @ 0°F / -17.8°C, 650 CCA @ 32°F / 0°C); 105-minute reserve capacity; 35-amp alternator charging

Fuel Capacity: 6.5 gallons (24.6 L)

Oil Capacity: ~1.6 quarts (1.5 L) with filter

Max Forward Speed: 17-19 mph (27-31 km/h); slightly higher with 400cc option under load

Steering, Suspension, and Brakes

Specification

Steering: Self-adjusting rack-and-pinion

Front Suspension: Independent A-arms with coil-over shocks

Rear Suspension: Semi-independent with multi-leaf springs and dual hydraulic shocks

Brakes: Hydraulic drum brakes on all four wheels (self-adjusting); separate hand-operated parking brake

Tires: 23 x 10.50-12 tubeless, 4-ply load range (all-terrain or turf options)

Body and Chassis

Specification

Frame/Chassis: Welded aluminum twin I-beam (rust-resistant)

Body Material: Front: Molded ABS/acrylic; Side/Rear: Aluminum with powder-coated steel dump bed

Bed Type: Hydraulic dump bed (standard); aluminum floor (rust-proof)

Bed Dimensions: ~48 in. L x 49.8 in. W x 11 in. H (hauling capacity: 800 lbs bed / 1,000-1,200 lbs total payload with 400cc option)

Seating: 2-passenger (base); optional rear-facing rumble seat kit for 4-passenger (Pioneer 1200 SE variant)

Towing Capacity: Up to 1,500 lbs (with hitch; front/rear tow packages standard)

Drive Type: 2WD (rear-wheel drive) with posi-trac differential lock

Dimensions and Weight

Specification

Overall Length: 123.4 in. (313.4 cm)

Overall Width: 54 in. (137 cm)

Overall Height: (at steering wheel) 51 in. (130 cm)

Wheelbase: 80 in. (203 cm)

Ground Clearance: 6.6 in. (17 cm) under differential; 11.4 in. (29 cm) under foot platform

Front/Rear Wheel Tread: 43 in. (109 cm) front; 43.5 in. (111 cm) rear

Dry Weight: 1,101 lbs (499.9 kg) with turf tires; ~1,047 lbs (475.4 kg) with all-terrain tires (slightly higher with 400cc due to engine mass)

Turning Radius: (SAE J695) 139.6 in. (355 cm)

Curb Clearance Circle: 24 ft. 1 in. (7.34 m)

Floorboard Height: 17 in. (43 cm)

Load Bed Height: 31.1 in. (79 cm)

Performance and Other Features

• Payload/Towing: Enhanced with 400cc engine for better hill-climbing and heavy loads (up to 1,200 lbs total payload).
• Additional Options: Canopy roof, steel cab/enclosure, winch, LED light kit, and removable doors (common in used models).
• Notes: The 400cc FE400 was a factory option for demanding applications, but service manuals (e.g., 2001 edition) primarily document the 351cc base. Engine maintenance is similar across variants: air-cooled with pressure lubrication.