Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 vs Cub Cadet 1200

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors RM1230

Ariens lawn tractors RM1230

12 HP · 1989–1995

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Cub Cadet 1200

Cub Cadet 1200

12 HP · 1974–1980

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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 RM1230Cub Cadet 1200
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1989–19951974–1980
FuelGasoline—
Cylinders1—
Weight—294 kg
Drive2WD2WD
Transmission—Gear
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase115 cm111 cm
Length158 cm175 cm
Mower deck30"38"

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