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Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 126
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 126
The Cub Cadet 1208 and the Cub Cadet 126 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 290 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 1969). 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 International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Optional creeper range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Compression
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6:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
Torque
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26.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
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
Oil capacity
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0.5 LReference
Transmission
1
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Clutch/brakeReference
2
—
ThrottleReference
3
—
Gear shiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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IH Hy-TranReference
Transmission
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creeperReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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515 (0.937)Reference
Front PTO Type
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3600Reference
Dimensions
Weight
178 kgReference
290 kgReference
Front tire
12x5Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
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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162 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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100 cmReference
Shipping weight
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290 kgReference
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
gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 126 attachments
126 Serial Number Location
126 Serial Numbers
1969
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307000Reference
1970
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322858Reference
1971
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373301Reference
Final
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400000Reference
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.