Ariens lawn tractors GT12 vs Cub Cadet 1204

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors GT12

Ariens lawn tractors GT12

12 HP · 1981–1982

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Cub Cadet 1204

Cub Cadet 1204

12 HP · 1987–1988

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors GT12 and the Cub Cadet 1204 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1204 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1981 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT12.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors GT12 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors GT12Cub Cadet 1204
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1981–19821987–1988
FuelElectricElectric
Cylinders11
Weight405 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—4 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm111 cm
Length189 cm182 cm
Mower deck42"38"

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