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Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 1282
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1204 vs Cub Cadet 1282
The Cub Cadet 1204 and the Cub Cadet 1282 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 is the newer design (1987 vs 1982). 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
Hydrostatic transmission controlled with right-hand lever on dashboard. Cast-iron transmission case used from start of production until mid 1983, tractor serial number 719,999. Aluminum-case transmission used afterward.Reference
Variants
680
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Cadet yellowReference
1204
gear-driveReference
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1210
hydrostaticReference
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1211
hydro with hydraulic liftReference
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1282
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IH redReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
15.1 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
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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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Fuel system
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Kohler side-draft carburetor with mechanical diaphragm fuel pumpReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Torque
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29.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2100Reference
Transmission
1
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BrakeReference
2
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ThrottleReference
3
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Forward/reverseReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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SundstrandReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
spring-loaded dry discReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
73 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Weight
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298 kgReference
Operating weight
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298 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
Battery CCA
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200Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1282 attachments
1282 Serial Number Location
1282 Serial Numbers
1982
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700000Reference
1983
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712900Reference
1984
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724525Reference
1985
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737625Reference
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.