Cub Cadet 1200 vs MTD lawn tractors 860

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200

Cub Cadet 1200

12 HP · 1974–1980

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MTD lawn tractors 860

MTD lawn tractors 860

12 HP · 1968–1978

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1200 and the MTD lawn tractors 860 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1200 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1968 for the MTD lawn tractors 860.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 860 is heavier: 340 kg versus 294 kg for the Cub Cadet 1200.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 860 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200MTD lawn tractors 860
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1974–19801968–1978
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight294 kg340 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 14 / 1
Wheelbase111 cm113 cm
Length175 cm160 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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