Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 vs Cub Cadet 1200
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 and the Cub Cadet 1200 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1974 for the Cub Cadet 1200.
- The Cub Cadet 1200 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 | Cub Cadet 1200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1989–1995 | 1974–1980 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | — | 294 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 or the Cub Cadet 1200?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 and the Cub Cadet 1200 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 or the Cub Cadet 1200?
The Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1974 for the Cub Cadet 1200.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 or the Cub Cadet 1200?
The Cub Cadet 1200 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".
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