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Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 124
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 124
The Cub Cadet 1204 and the Cub Cadet 124 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 1967). 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 International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
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
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
29.25 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
1000-3800Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.229 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
3.3 LReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Oil change
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30 hReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
creeperReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
spring-loaded dry discReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
3600Reference
Pressure
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27.6 barReference
Pump flow
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9.5 lpmReference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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525Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
109 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
162 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
100 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Weight
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285 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
generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 124 attachments
124 Serial Number Location
124 Serial Numbers
1967
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218010Reference
1968
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225056Reference
1969
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280840Reference
Final
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306085Reference
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.