Compare/Cub Cadet 1225 vs Cub Cadet 1250

Cub Cadet 1225 vs Cub Cadet 1250

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1225 vs Cub Cadet 1250

The Cub Cadet 1225 and the Cub Cadet 1250 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 303 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 1974). 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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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

air-cooledReference

Steering

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manualReference

Brakes

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wet disc (after 1977)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

7.6 LReference

Displacement

28.42 ciReference

29.07 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

86 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel system

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Kohler side-draft carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Rated RPM

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3400Reference

Idle RPM

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1800-3600Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion H-10Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.889 mmReference

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 capacity

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6.6 LReference

Oil change

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30 hReference

Transmission

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BrakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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Forward/reverseReference

Transmission

Peerless 800Reference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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3400Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

114 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

201 kgReference

303 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

4.80/4.00-8Reference

Rear tire

18x8.5-8Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

4.80/4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.5-8Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Length

173 cmReference

175 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

104 cmReference

Width

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93 cmReference

Shipping weight

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303 kgReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

Front tread

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68 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1225 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

235Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

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Overall width

124 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 11 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 1250 attachments

1250 Serial Number Location

1250 Serial Numbers

1974

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530001Reference

1975

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536073Reference

1976

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572840Reference

1977

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602118Reference

1978

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621744Reference

1979

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643507Reference

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.