SPECS / COMPARISON
Wheel Horse Charger 12 vs Cub Cadet 1282
A detailed comparison of the Wheel Horse Charger 12 and the Cub Cadet 1282. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Wheel Horse Charger 128.9 kW (11.9 HP)
Cub Cadet 12828.9 kW (11.9 HP)
Weight
Wheel Horse Charger 12305.0 kg (672.4 lbs)
Cub Cadet 1282298.0 kg (657.0 lbs)
| Specification | Wheel Horse Charger 12 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 1282 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 8.9 kW (11.9 HP) | 8.9 kW (11.9 HP) |
| Weight | 305.0 kg (672.4 lbs) | 298.0 kg (657.0 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Belt-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 165.0 cm (65.0 in.) | 182.0 cm (71.7 in.) |
| Years Made | 1968-1972 | 1982-1985 |
| Engine Model | Kohler K301S | Kohler K301 |
| 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 | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, CCA 200A, 32Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 101.0 cm (39.8 in.) | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) |
| Width | 91.0 cm (35.8 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 18.0 cm (7.1 in.) | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.6 l (2.0 gal) | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Sunstrand | Sundstrand |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.6 km/h (Forward: 7.0 MPH (11.3 km/h) Reverse: 3.5 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: 16×5.50-8 | Lawn/turf: 16×16.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12 | Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12 |
| Front PTO Type | — | Independent with electric clutch |
| Torque Power | — | 2100 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 29.8 N·m (22.0 lb-ft) |
| Brakes | — | Wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | — | 0 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

