Cub Cadet 1200 vs Toro 960
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1200 and the Toro 960 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1200 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1969 for the Toro 960.
- The Cub Cadet 1200 is heavier: 294 kg versus 254 kg for the Toro 960.
- The Toro 960 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1200 | Toro 960 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1980 | 1969–1971 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 294 kg | 254 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1200 or the Toro 960?
The Cub Cadet 1200 and the Toro 960 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1200 or the Toro 960?
The Cub Cadet 1200 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1969 for the Toro 960.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1200 or the Toro 960?
The Cub Cadet 1200 is heavier: 294 kg versus 254 kg for the Toro 960.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1200 or the Toro 960?
The Toro 960 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".