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Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 1250
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 1250
The Cub Cadet 1204 and the Cub Cadet 1250 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 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 MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Brakes
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wet disc (after 1977)Reference
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
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
1800-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.889 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.229 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
6.6 LReference
Fuel system
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Kohler side-draft carburetorReference
Air cleaner
—
dryReference
Rated RPM
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3400Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion H-10Reference
Point gap
—
0.508 mmReference
Oil change
—
30 hReference
Transmission
1
—
BrakeReference
2
—
ThrottleReference
3
—
Forward/reverseReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
spring-loaded dry discReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
3400Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
104 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
68 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Weight
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303 kgReference
Shipping weight
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303 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
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1250 attachments
1250 Serial Number Location
1250 Serial Numbers
1974
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530001Reference
1975
—
536073Reference
1976
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572840Reference
1977
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602118Reference
1978
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621744Reference
1979
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643507Reference
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.