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Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 1238
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 1238
The Cub Cadet 1204 and the Cub Cadet 1238 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 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1238 is the newer design (1992 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
3.8 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
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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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
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
121 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
12x5-4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
12x5-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
147 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
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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157 kgReference
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
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1238 attachments
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.