Compare/Cub Cadet 1200 vs Cub Cadet 1215

Cub Cadet 1200 vs Cub Cadet 1215

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1200 vs Cub Cadet 1215

The Cub Cadet 1200 and the Cub Cadet 1215 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 1215 is the lighter machine (218 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 1215 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1215 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

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Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

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

13.2 LReference

Displacement

29.07 ciReference

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 83 mmReference

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

Fuel system

Kohler side-draft carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

3400Reference

Idle RPM

1800-3600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion H-10Reference

Champion RCJ-8Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.889 mmReference

0.762 mmReference

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

1.4 LReference

Oil change

30 hReference

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Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 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

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Clutch

4.5-inch dry discReference

electricReference

Front PTO Type

3400Reference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

114 cmReference

Weight

294 kgReference

218 kgReference

Front tire

4.80/4.00-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

20x10-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

20x10-8Reference

Length

175 cmReference

173 cmReference

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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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

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

14Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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220Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

1215

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gearReference

1220

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hydrostaticReference

Cub Cadet 1215 attachments

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.