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Cub Cadet 1215 vs Cub Cadet 128
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1215 vs Cub Cadet 128
The Cub Cadet 1215 and the Cub Cadet 128 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 1215 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1215 is the newer design (1987 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
The optional creeper provided an additional lower range. Moving the creeper shift lever forward engages direct drive, while the creeper is to the rear. The creeper ratio is a 4:1 reduction.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
128
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gearReference
129
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hydrostaticReference
1215
gearReference
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1220
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
3.5 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ-8Reference
Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
—
dry cartridgeReference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
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 change
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30 hReference
Transmission
1
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Clutch/brakeReference
2
—
ThrottleReference
3
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Gear shiftReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
creeperReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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IH Hy-TranReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Rear PTO
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transmission (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
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515Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
218 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
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 1215 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Delco-Remy generatorReference
Charging amps
14Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
220Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 128 attachments
128 Serial Number Location
128 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
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.