Cub Cadet 125 vs Cub Cadet 1250

Specification	Cub Cadet 125Garden and Lawn Tractors	Cub Cadet 1250Garden and Lawn Tractors
Tractor Main Category	Garden and Lawn Care Tractors	Garden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor Type	Garden Tractor	Garden Tractor
Horsepower	8.9 kW (11.9 HP)	8.9 kW (11.9 HP)
Weight	295.0 kg (650.4 lbs)	—
Transmission Type	Shaft-driven hydrostatic	Hydrostatic
Length	162.0 cm (63.8 in.)	175.0 cm (68.9 in.)
Pump Flow	9.5 LPM (2.5 GPM)	—
Years Made	1967-1969	1974-1980
Engine Model	Kohler K301AS	Kohler K301AQS
Engine Type	4-stroke, air-cooled, inline	4-stroke, air-cooled, inline
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Cylinders	1	1
Displacement	476 cc (29.0 cu in.)	476 cc (29.0 cu in.)
Bore	8.56 cm (3.37 in.)	8.56 cm (3.37 in.)
Stroke	8.26 cm (3.25 in.)	8.26 cm (3.25 in.)
Front PTO Type	Independent with mechanical clutch	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO Speed	3.600 rpm	3.400 rpm
Rated RPM	3600 RPM	3400 RPM
Compression Ratio	6.0:1	—
Spark Plug	Champion: RH10	Champion RH10
Battery	12 V	12 V
Starter	Electric	Electric
Height	100.0 cm (39.4 in.)	104.0 cm (40.9 in.)
Wheelbase	109.0 cm (42.9 in.)	111.0 cm (43.7 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.6 l (2.0 gal)	7.5 l (2.0 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity	6.6 l (1.7 gal)	6.6 l (1.7 gal)
Engine Oil Type	SAE 10W-30; API SF or SG	API SF or SG
Transmission Model	Sundstrand	—
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse	Infinite forward and reverse
Chassis	4×2 2WD	4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed	6.4 km/h (Forward: 8.0 MPH (12.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH)	6.4 km/h (Forward: 8.0 MPH (12.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH)
Brakes	Drum	Dry disc and Wet disc after 1977
Cabin Type	Open operator station	Open operator station
Steering Type	Manual	Manual
Front Tires	Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8	Lawn/turf: 4.80/4.00-8
Rear Tires	Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12	Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12
Hydraulic Type	Optional	—
Working Pressure	27.6 bar (400.0 psi)	—
Oil Capacity	—	1.4 l (0.4 gal)

Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.