Cub Cadet 1200 vs John Deere 140

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200

Cub Cadet 1200

12 HP · 1974–1980

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John Deere 140

John Deere 140

12 HP · 1968–1974

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1200 and the John Deere 140 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1200 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1968 for the John Deere 140.
  • The John Deere 140 is heavier: 331 kg versus 294 kg for the Cub Cadet 1200.

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200John Deere 140
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1974–19801968–1974
FuelGasoline
Cylinders1
Weight294 kg331 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Wheelbase111 cm116 cm
Length175 cm171 cm
Mower deck38"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1200 or the John Deere 140?

The Cub Cadet 1200 and the John Deere 140 deliver the same power: 12 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1200 or the John Deere 140?

The Cub Cadet 1200 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1968 for the John Deere 140.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1200 or the John Deere 140?

The John Deere 140 is heavier: 331 kg versus 294 kg for the Cub Cadet 1200.

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