Cub Cadet 129 vs Cub Cadet 1250

Specification	Cub Cadet 129Garden 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	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic
Length	175.0 cm (68.9 in.)	175.0 cm (68.9 in.)
Years Made	1971-1974	1974-1980
Engine Model	Kohler K301A	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
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	104.0 cm (40.9 in.)	104.0 cm (40.9 in.)
Wheelbase	111.0 cm (43.7 in.)	111.0 cm (43.7 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.6 l (2.0 gal)	7.5 l (2.0 gal)
Oil Capacity	1.4 l (0.4 gal)	1.4 l (0.4 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
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	Mechanical disc	Dry disc and Wet disc after 1977
Drawbar Category	Sleeve hitch	—
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
Front PTO Speed	—	3.400 rpm

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