Cub Cadet 1238
The Cub Cadet 1238 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 348 lbs 157 kg.
Engine Power
12 hp
8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
8 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
348 lbs
157 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1238 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
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Cub Cadet 1238 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
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Cub Cadet 1238 Transmission | |
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8-speed CVT | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 348 lbs
157 kg |
Front tire | 12x5-4 |
Rear tire | 16x6.5-8 |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
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1992 Product Line published by Cub Cadet | |
Cub Cadet Riding Mowers published in 1992 |
Engine
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Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
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Transmission — 8 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven CVT
Type | belt-driven CVT |
Gears | 8 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
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Cub Cadet 1238 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 12x5-4 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.5-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Length | 58 inches
147 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 348 lbs
157 kg |
Attachments
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38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
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