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 C-120
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse C-120
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1200
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse C-120
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied120012 hp
C-12012 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1200 is in the 16th percentile; C-120 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied120029 ci
C-12029 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1200 is in the 23rd percentile; C-120 is in the 23rd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12001
C-1201
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1200 is in the 17th percentile; C-120 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied12006
C-1206
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
1200 is in the 50th percentile; C-120 is in the 50th · 152 models
1200 (A)C-120 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse C-120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | 1200 | C-120 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse C-120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K301AQS | K301AS | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,400RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ C-120+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 C-120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse C-120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 65in | ▲ 1200+3.9 in · +6% |
| Width | 36.6in | 35.8in | ▲ 1200+0.8 in · +2% |
| Height | 40.9in | 40.9in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 648lb | 595lb | ▲ 1200+53 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse C-120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse C-120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,400rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 515rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse C-120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Single Hitch Point | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse C-120 | 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 C-120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse C-120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
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 · 36th percentile (595 lb)
A · 1200B · C-120Median Lawn and Garden Tractor