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Cub Cadet 1238 vs Cub Cadet 680
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1238 vs Cub Cadet 680
The Cub Cadet 1238 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 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1238 is the newer design (1992 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
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
15.1 LReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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86 x 83 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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SundstrandReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Front PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
157 kgReference
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Front tire
12x5-4Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5-4Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
147 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Width
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95 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1238 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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30Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
680
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Cadet yellowReference
1282
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IH redReference
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
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.