The Cub Cadet 1204 tractor engine horsepower found is 12 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 12 hp.
Engine HP12 hp
PTO HP12 hp
Cub Cadet 1204 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
12 hp
PTO horsepower
12 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine torque
25.3 lb-ft (34 Nm)
Engine displacement
29 cu in (0.48 L)
Engine
Kohler gasoline engine with a displacement of 476 cc
Horsepower class
low-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
12 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
12 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 1204 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet 1204 tractor engine horsepower found is 12 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet 1204 is 12 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet 1204 is listed as low-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet 1204 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Cub Cadet 1204 is 25.3 lb-ft (34 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 1204 include Kohler gasoline engine with a displacement of 476 cc and 29 cu in (0.48 L) displacement.
Horsepower planning note
The Cub Cadet 1204 PTO figure matches the engine horsepower in the data found, so treat the PTO number as a guide until confirmed against the operator manual.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
