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Cub Cadet 1200 vs Cub Cadet 1208
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1200 vs Cub Cadet 1208
The Cub Cadet 1200 and the Cub Cadet 1208 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 1208 is the lighter machine (178 kg vs 294 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1208 is the newer design (1990 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 vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Brakes
wet disc (after SN 568631)Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
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Displacement
29.07 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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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
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.889 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
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Oil capacity
4.0 LReference
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Oil change
30 hReference
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Power
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8.9 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
515 (0.937)Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
3400Reference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
294 kgReference
178 kgReference
Front tire
4.80/4.00-8Reference
12x5Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
6.50-8Reference
12x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
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Width
93 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Shipping weight
294 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Front axle
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19 mmReference
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
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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125Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1208 attachments
1208 Serial Numbers
1990
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130-552F100Reference
1991
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131-552F100Reference
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 cmReference
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.