Cub Cadet 1200 vs Wheel Horse 212-H

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200

Cub Cadet 1200

12 HP · 1974–1980

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Wheel Horse 212-H

Wheel Horse 212-H

12 HP · 1988–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1200 and the Wheel Horse 212-H deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 212-H is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1974 for the Cub Cadet 1200.
  • The Cub Cadet 1200 is heavier: 294 kg versus 150 kg for the Wheel Horse 212-H.
  • The Cub Cadet 1200 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1200Wheel Horse 212-H
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1974–19801988–1992
FuelGasoline
Cylinders1
Weight294 kg150 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Wheelbase111 cm113 cm
Length175 cm160 cm
Mower deck38"30"

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