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 Wheel Horse 312-8
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 312-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1200
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 312-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied120012 hp
312-812 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1200 is in the 16th percentile; 312-8 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied120029 ci
312-829 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1200 is in the 23rd percentile; 312-8 is in the 23rd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12001
312-81
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1200 is in the 17th percentile; 312-8 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied12006
312-86
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
1200 is in the 50th percentile; 312-8 is in the 50th · 152 models
1200 (A)312-8 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | 1200 | 312-8 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K301AQS | K301S | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,400RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ 312-8+200 RPM · +6% |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 29ci | 29ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 65in | ▲ 1200+3.9 in · +6% |
| Width | 36.6in | 36.2in | ▲ 1200+0.4 in · +1% |
| Height | 40.9in | 42.1in | ▲ 312-8+1.2 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 648lb | 547lb | ▲ 1200+101 lb · +18% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,400rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 515rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Single Hitch Point | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 23rd percentile (29 ci)B · 23rd percentile (29 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 42nd percentile (648 lb)B · 27th percentile (547 lb)
A · 1200B · 312-8Median Lawn and Garden Tractor