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Cub Cadet 122 vs Cub Cadet 1238
Verdict: Cub Cadet 122 vs Cub Cadet 1238
The Cub Cadet 122 and the Cub Cadet 1238 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 1238 is the lighter machine (157 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 122 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1238 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
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 International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Compression
6:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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
1
Clutch/brakeReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Gear shiftReference
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4
Creeper shiftReference
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Type
creeperReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 1 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
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
283 kgReference
157 kgReference
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
12x5-4Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
12x5-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Length
160 cmReference
147 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
109 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
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1238 attachments
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 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.