Compare/Cub Cadet 122 vs Cub Cadet 1225

Cub Cadet 122 vs Cub Cadet 1225

Verdict: Cub Cadet 122 vs Cub Cadet 1225

The Cub Cadet 122 and the Cub Cadet 1225 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 1225 is the lighter machine (201 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 1225 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1225 is the newer design (1992 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

11.4 LReference

Displacement

29.07 ciReference

28.42 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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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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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Starter

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electricReference

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 gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Peerless 800Reference

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

201 kgReference

Front tire

4.80x4.00-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Length

160 cmReference

173 cmReference

Width

84 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

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

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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235Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet 1225 attachments

38" Mower deck

Cutting width

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96 cmReference

Overall width

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124 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 11 cmReference

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.