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Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 1208
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 1208
The Cub Cadet 1204 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 newer design (1990 vs 1987). 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 MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
1204
gear-driveReference
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1210
hydrostaticReference
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1211
hydro with hydraulic liftReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 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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Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.229 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
spring-loaded dry discReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
12x5Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
12x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Weight
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178 kgReference
Front axle
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19 mmReference
Cub Cadet 1204 attachments
1204 Serial Number Location
1204 Serial Numbers
1987
756300Reference
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1988
767352Reference
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1989
779097Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
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.