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Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 129
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 129
The Cub Cadet 1208 and the Cub Cadet 129 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 newer design (1990 vs 1971). 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
air-cooledReference
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
Air cleaner
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dry cartridgeReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
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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6.6 LReference
Oil change
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30 hReference
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
Dimensions
Weight
178 kgReference
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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
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Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Length
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175 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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104 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
Delco-Remy 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
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
128
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gearReference
129
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 129 attachments
129 Serial Number Location
129 Serial Numbers
1971
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400001Reference
1972
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417643Reference
1973
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457305Reference
1974
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495749Reference
Final
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529811Reference
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.