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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1210
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1210 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 1210
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 312-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied121012 hp
312-812 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1210 is in the 16th percentile; 312-8 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied121029 ci
312-829 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1210 is in the 23rd percentile; 312-8 is in the 23rd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied12101
312-81
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1210 is in the 17th percentile; 312-8 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1210 higher · +39 lb (+7%)1210586 lb
312-8547 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1210 is in the 35th percentile; 312-8 is in the 27th · 314 models
1210 (A)312-8 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | 1210 | 312-8 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | M12S | K301S | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 29ci | 29ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | 65in | ▲ 1210+6.7 in · +10% |
| Width | 37.4in | 36.2in | ▲ 1210+1.2 in · +3% |
| Height | 42.9in | 42.1in | ▲ 1210+0.8 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 586lb | 547lb | ▲ 1210+39 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with Electric Clutch | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dual Disk Brakes | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 4gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1210 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator Station | Open operator station | 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)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 35th percentile (586 lb)B · 27th percentile (547 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · 1210B · 312-8Median Lawn and Garden Tractor