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Cub Cadet 1220 vs Cub Cadet 680
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1220 vs Cub Cadet 680
The Cub Cadet 1220 and the Cub Cadet 680 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 680 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1220 is the newer design (1987 vs 1982). 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 MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
680
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Cadet yellowReference
1215
gearReference
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1220
hydrostaticReference
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1282
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IH redReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Sparkplug
Champion RCJ-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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SundstrandReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
229 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
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95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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109 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1220 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
14Reference
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Battery CCA
220Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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30Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 680 attachments
680 Serial Numbers
1982
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700000Reference
1983
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712900Reference
1984
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724525Reference
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.