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Cub Cadet 1210 vs Cub Cadet 1211
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1210 vs Cub Cadet 1211
The Cub Cadet 1210 and the Cub Cadet 1211 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 1211 is the newer design (1987 vs 1985). 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 horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
1204
gear-driveReference
gear-driveReference
1210
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
1211
hydro with hydraulic liftReference
hydro with hydraulic liftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
1800-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.229 mmReference
0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
313 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Shipping weight
313 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
73 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1210 attachments
1210 Serial Number Location
1210 Serial Numbers
1985
737625Reference
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1986
747225Reference
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1987
756300Reference
756300Reference
1988
767352Reference
767352Reference
1989
779097Reference
779097Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1211 attachments
1211 Serial Number Location
1211 Serial Numbers
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.