Compare/Cub Cadet 122 vs Cub Cadet 1220

Cub Cadet 122 vs Cub Cadet 1220

Verdict: Cub Cadet 122 vs Cub Cadet 1220

The Cub Cadet 122 and the Cub Cadet 1220 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 1220 is the lighter machine (229 kg vs 283 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1220 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1220 is the newer design (1987 vs 1965). 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

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Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

29.07 ciReference

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 83 mmReference

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

Compression

6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

3400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

1.4 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

0.762 mmReference

Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

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Sparkplug

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Champion RCJ-8Reference

Transmission

Clutch/brakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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Gear shiftReference

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Creeper shiftReference

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Type

creeperReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

Cub (0.937 CCW)Reference

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Engine RPM

515@3600Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

114.3mm dry discReference

electricReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

109 cmReference

114 cmReference

Weight

283 kgReference

229 kgReference

Front tire

4.80x4.00-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

20x10-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

20x10-8Reference

Length

160 cmReference

173 cmReference

Width

84 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Front tread

68 cmReference

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Rear tread

68 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 122 attachments

122 Serial Numbers

1965

127161Reference

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1966

137051Reference

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1967

180268Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference

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Final

218009Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

14Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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220Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

1215

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gearReference

1220

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hydrostaticReference

Cub Cadet 1220 attachments

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.