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Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 1238
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 1238
The Cub Cadet 1208 and the Cub Cadet 1238 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 1238 is the lighter machine (157 kg vs 178 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1238 is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). 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
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
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Power
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
178 kgReference
157 kgReference
Front tire
12x5Reference
12x5-4Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5Reference
12x5-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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Wheelbase
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121 cmReference
Length
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147 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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109 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
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Battery CCA
125Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1238 attachments
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.