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Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 680
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1208 vs Cub Cadet 680
The Cub Cadet 1208 and the Cub Cadet 680 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 1982). 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 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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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15.1 LReference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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SundstrandReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
178 kgReference
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Front tire
12x5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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109 cmReference
Front tread
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73 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
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Battery CCA
125Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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30Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
680
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Cadet yellowReference
1282
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IH redReference
Cub Cadet 680 attachments
680 Serial Numbers
1982
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700000Reference
1983
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712900Reference
1984
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724525Reference
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.