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Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 127
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 127
The Cub Cadet 1204 and the Cub Cadet 127 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 1969). 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
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
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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
6.6 LReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Compression
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6:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Torque
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26.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
1
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BrakeReference
2
—
Forward/reverseReference
3
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ThrottleReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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IH Hy-TranReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
spring-loaded dry discReference
mechanical dry discReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
3600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
109 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
162 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
100 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
68 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Weight
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294 kgReference
Shipping weight
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294 kgReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
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 127 attachments
127 Serial Number Location
127 Serial Numbers
1969
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307000Reference
1970
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322858Reference
1971
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373301Reference
Final
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400000Reference
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.