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Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 1210
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 1210
The Cub Cadet 1208 and the Cub Cadet 1210 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 1208 is the lighter machine (178 kg vs 313 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1208 is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). 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 vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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15.1 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Idle RPM
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1800-3600Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
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6.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
178 kgReference
313 kgReference
Front tire
12x5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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109 cmReference
Shipping weight
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313 kgReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1208 attachments
1208 Serial Numbers
1990
130-552F100Reference
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1991
131-552F100Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery CCA
125Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
1204
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gear-driveReference
1210
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hydrostaticReference
1211
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hydro with hydraulic liftReference
Cub Cadet 1210 attachments
1210 Serial Number Location
1210 Serial Numbers
1985
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737625Reference
1986
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747225Reference
1987
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756300Reference
1988
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767352Reference
1989
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779097Reference
Attachment overview
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.