SPECS / COMPARISON
Wheel Horse C-125 vs Cub Cadet 1250
A detailed comparison of the Wheel Horse C-125 and the Cub Cadet 1250. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Wheel Horse C-1258.9 kW (11.9 HP)
Cub Cadet 12508.9 kW (11.9 HP)
| Specification | Wheel Horse C-125 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 1250 Garden 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 | 272.0 kg (599.7 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Belt-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) |
| Years Made | 1980-1984 | 1974-1980 |
| Engine Model | Kohler K301AS | Kohler K301AQS |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 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 | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) | 8.56 cm (3.37 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) | 8.26 cm (3.25 in.) |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with manual clutch | Independent with electric clutch |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Spark Plug | Champion H-10 | Champion RH10 |
| Battery | 12 V, 32Ah | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 104.0 cm (40.9 in.) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in.) |
| Width | 91.0 cm (35.8 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | 7.5 l (2.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.4 l (0.4 gal) | 1.4 l (0.4 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Eaton 1100 | — |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 6.8 km/h (Forward: 7.0 MPH (11.3 km/h) Reverse: 4.2 MPH) | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 8.0 MPH (12.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 | 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 |
| Engine Oil Type | — | API SF or SG |
| Brakes | — | Dry disc and Wet disc after 1977 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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