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Cub Cadet 1238 vs Cub Cadet 124
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1238 vs Cub Cadet 124
The Cub Cadet 1238 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 1238 is the lighter machine (157 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 124 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1238 is the newer design (1992 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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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 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
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
7.6 LReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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29.25 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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86 x 83 mmReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 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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3.3 LReference
Oil change
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30 hReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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
121 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
157 kgReference
285 kgReference
Front tire
12x5-4Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5-4Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
147 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
100 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1238 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
creeperReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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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
Attachment overview
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.