Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1282 vs Sears Suburban 12

Cub Cadet 1282 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1282

Lawn and Garden

power
11.9 hp
displacement
29 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1282 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1282
vs
SearsSears Suburban 12

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ Suburban 12 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
128211.9 hp
Suburban 1212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1282 is in the 13th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 16th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1282 higher · +1.4 ci (+5%)
128229 ci
Suburban 1227.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1282 is in the 23rd percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 19th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12821
Suburban 121
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1282 is in the 17th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 17th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ Suburban 12 higher · +44 lb (+7%)
1282657 lb
Suburban 12701 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1282 is in the 44th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 48th · 314 models

1282 (A)Suburban 12 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetSears—
Model1282Suburban 12—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
ManufacturerKohlerTecumseh—
ModelK301HH120—
Power Output11.9hp12hp▲ Suburban 12+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM3,600RPM▲ Suburban 12+1,400 RPM · +64%
Cylinders11Same
Displacement29ci27.6ci▲ 1282+1.4 ci · +5%
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ Suburban 12+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.3in2.9in▲ 1282+0.4 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
TypeHydrostaticBelt-driven gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
Length71.7in65in▲ 1282+6.7 in · +10%
Width37.4in34.6in▲ 1282+2.8 in · +8%
Height42.9in39.4in▲ 1282+3.5 in · +9%
Operating Weight657lb701lb▲ Suburban 12+44 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
Front Tire Size16.5x16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size10.5x23Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSears 3-Point (optional)—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeWet discMechanical Band—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1282Sears Suburban 12Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 13th percentile (11.9 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 23rd percentile (29 ci)B · 19th percentile (27.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 44th percentile (657 lb)B · 48th percentile (701 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · 1282B · Suburban 12Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 1282Full spec pageSears Suburban 12