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Cub Cadet 1238 vs Cub Cadet 128
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1238 vs Cub Cadet 128
The Cub Cadet 1238 and the Cub Cadet 128 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 128 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1238 is the newer design (1992 vs 1971). 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
The optional creeper provided an additional lower range. Moving the creeper shift lever forward engages direct drive, while the creeper is to the rear. The creeper ratio is a 4:1 reduction.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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29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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86 x 83 mmReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry cartridgeReference
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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3.5 LReference
Oil change
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30 hReference
Transmission
1
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Clutch/brakeReference
2
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ThrottleReference
3
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Gear shiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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IH Hy-TranReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Rear PTO
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transmission (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
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515Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
157 kgReference
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Front tire
12x5-4Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5-4Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
147 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
104 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
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 1238 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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Delco-Remy generatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
creeperReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
128
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gearReference
129
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 128 attachments
128 Serial Number Location
128 Serial Numbers
1971
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400001Reference
1972
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417643Reference
1973
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457305Reference
1974
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495749Reference
Final
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529811Reference
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.