Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 129
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 129 vs Sears Suburban 12
SearsModel B
Sears Suburban 12
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 27.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Cub CadetCub Cadet 129
vs
SearsSears Suburban 12
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied12912 hp
Suburban 1212 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
129 is in the 16th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 129 higher · +1.4 ci (+5%)12929 ci
Suburban 1227.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
129 is in the 23rd percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 19th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1291
Suburban 121
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
129 is in the 17th percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ Suburban 12 higher · +51 lb (+8%)129650 lb
Suburban 12701 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
129 is in the 43rd percentile; Suburban 12 is in the 48th · 314 models
129 (A)Suburban 12 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Sears | — |
| Model | 129 | Suburban 12 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Tecumseh | — |
| Model | K301A | HH120 | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 29ci | 27.6ci | ▲ 129+1.4 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.5in | ▲ Suburban 12+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 2.9in | ▲ 129+0.4 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.9in | 65in | ▲ 129+3.9 in · +6% |
| Width | 35.8in | 34.6in | ▲ 129+1.2 in · +3% |
| Height | 40.9in | 39.4in | ▲ 129+1.5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 650lb | 701lb | ▲ Suburban 12+51 lb · +8% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve hitch | Sears 3-Point (optional) | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical disc | Mechanical Band | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 129 | Sears Suburban 12 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
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 · 19th percentile (27.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 43rd percentile (650 lb)B · 48th percentile (701 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 38th percentile (68.9 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · 129B · Suburban 12Median Lawn and Garden Tractor