Cub Cadet 1200 vs Wheel Horse 1257
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1200 and the Wheel Horse 1257 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1200 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1967 for the Wheel Horse 1257.
- The Cub Cadet 1200 is heavier: 294 kg versus 247 kg for the Wheel Horse 1257.
- The Cub Cadet 1200 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1200 | Wheel Horse 1257 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1980 | 1967 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 294 kg | 247 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
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