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Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 1215
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 1215
The Cub Cadet 1208 and the Cub Cadet 1215 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 218 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 1987). 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 vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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13.2 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3400Reference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RCJ-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
178 kgReference
218 kgReference
Front tire
12x5Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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Wheelbase
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114 cmReference
Length
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173 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
flywheel alternatorReference
Battery CCA
125Reference
220Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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14Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
1215
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gearReference
1220
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 1215 attachments
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.