Compare/Cub Cadet 1220 vs Cub Cadet 124

Cub Cadet 1220 vs Cub Cadet 124

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1220 vs Cub Cadet 124

The Cub Cadet 1220 and the Cub Cadet 124 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 285 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 1967). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Cub Cadet

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Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

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

Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Variants

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

29.25 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

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

3.3 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion RCJ-8Reference

Champion H-10Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

0.635 mmReference

Power

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8.9 kWReference

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

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

creeperReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

4.5-inch dry discReference

Pressure

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27.6 barReference

Pump flow

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9.5 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

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525Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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3600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

114 cmReference

109 cmReference

Weight

229 kgReference

285 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Rear tire

20x10-8Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10-8Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Length

173 cmReference

162 cmReference

Width

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91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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100 cmReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1220 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

14Reference

15Reference

Battery CCA

220Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet 124 attachments

124 Serial Number Location

124 Serial Numbers

1967

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218010Reference

1968

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225056Reference

1969

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280840Reference

Final

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306085Reference

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.