Cub Cadet 1238 vs Simplicity 12RTG
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1238 and the Simplicity 12RTG deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Simplicity 12RTG is heavier: 186 kg versus 157 kg for the Cub Cadet 1238.
- The Cub Cadet 1238 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1238 | Simplicity 12RTG | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1993 | 1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 157 kg | 186 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the Simplicity 12RTG?
The Cub Cadet 1238 and the Simplicity 12RTG deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the Simplicity 12RTG?
The Simplicity 12RTG is heavier: 186 kg versus 157 kg for the Cub Cadet 1238.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the Simplicity 12RTG?
The Cub Cadet 1238 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".