Cub Cadet 1200 vs John Deere 212

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200

Cub Cadet 1200

12 HP · 1974–1980

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John Deere 212

John Deere 212

12 HP · 1975–1987

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1200 and the John Deere 212 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The John Deere 212 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1974 for the Cub Cadet 1200.
  • The John Deere 212 is heavier: 312 kg versus 294 kg for the Cub Cadet 1200.

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200John Deere 212
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1974–19801975–1987
Weight294 kg312 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear—
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 14 / 1
Wheelbase111 cm116 cm
Length175 cm171 cm
Mower deck38"38"

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