Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1200
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1200 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2135
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet HDS 2135
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12.5 hp
- displacement
- 24.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1200
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet HDS 2135
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ HDS 2135 higher · +0.5 hp (+4%)120012 hp
HDS 213512.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1200 is in the 16th percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 20th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1200 higher · +4.7 ci (+19%)120029 ci
HDS 213524.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1200 is in the 23rd percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 15th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12001
HDS 21351
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1200 is in the 17th percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1200 higher · +86 lb (+15%)1200648 lb
HDS 2135562 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1200 is in the 42nd percentile; HDS 2135 is in the 30th · 314 models
1200 (A)HDS 2135 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1200 | HDS 2135 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K301AQS | Command CH12.5 | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12.5hp | ▲ HDS 2135+0.5 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 3,400RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ HDS 2135+200 RPM · +6% |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 29ci | 24.3ci | ▲ 1200+4.7 ci · +19% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 2.6in | ▲ 1200+0.7 in · +27% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 71.7in | ▲ HDS 2135+2.8 in · +4% |
| Width | 36.6in | 44.9in | ▲ HDS 2135+8.3 in · +23% |
| Height | 40.9in | 41.7in | ▲ HDS 2135+0.8 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 648lb | 562lb | ▲ 1200+86 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
| Speed 1 | 3,400rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 515rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Single Hitch Point | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Internal expanding | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Cub Cadet HDS 2135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 20th percentile (12.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 23rd percentile (29 ci)B · 15th percentile (24.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 42nd percentile (648 lb)B · 30th percentile (562 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · 1200B · HDS 2135Median Lawn and Garden Tractor