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Cub Cadet 1200 vs Cub Cadet 1204
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1200 vs Cub Cadet 1204
The Cub Cadet 1200 and the Cub Cadet 1204 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Cub Cadet 1204 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1204 is the newer design (1987 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Brakes
wet disc (after SN 568631)Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Fuel system
Kohler side-draft carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
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Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
1800-3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.889 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.0 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
belt-driven gearReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
515 (0.937)Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
spring-loaded dry discReference
Front PTO Type
3400Reference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
294 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80/4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
109 cmReference
Shipping weight
294 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
68 cmReference
73 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1200 attachments
1200 Serial Number Location
1200 Serial Numbers
1974
530001Reference
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1975
536073Reference
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1976
572840Reference
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1977
602118Reference
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1978
621744Reference
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1979
643507Reference
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1980
667400Reference
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Final
664996Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
1204
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gear-driveReference
1210
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hydrostaticReference
1211
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hydro with hydraulic liftReference
Cub Cadet 1204 attachments
1204 Serial Number Location
1204 Serial Numbers
1987
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756300Reference
1988
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767352Reference
1989
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779097Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.