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Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 123
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 123
The Cub Cadet 1208 and the Cub Cadet 123 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 294 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 1966). 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
SundstrandReference
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
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Compression
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6:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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6.6 LReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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IH HY-TranReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
mechanicalReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
178 kgReference
294 kgReference
Front tire
12x5Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Front axle
19 mmReference
Cast-ironReference
Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Length
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160 cmReference
Width
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84 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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101 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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68 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
generatorReference
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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Cub Cadet 123 attachments
123 Serial Numbers
1966
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U157490Reference
1967
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U180268Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference
Final
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U218009Reference
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.