Cub Cadet 680 Horsepower (12 hp) + PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Cub Cadet 680 tractor engine horsepower found is 12 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 12 hp.

Engine HP12 hp
PTO HP12 hp

Cub Cadet 680 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 12 hp
PTO horsepower 12 hp
Rated engine RPM 3,600 rpm
Engine displacement 21 cu in (0.34 L)
Engine Kohler engine (model 476cc
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 680 Horsepower FAQ

Engine horsepower The Cub Cadet 680 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 680 is 12 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class The Cub Cadet 680 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 680 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 680 include Kohler engine (model 476cc and 21 cu in (0.34 L) displacement.
Horsepower planning note For the Cub Cadet 680, engine horsepower and PTO horsepower are both listed as 12 hp; confirm the PTO rating in the manual before buying PTO-driven implements.
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.