Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 1238

The Cub Cadet 1238 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1992 to 1993 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1-gallon fuel tank. The mower uses an 8-speed belt-driven CVT transmission with 8 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The mower is equipped with a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades. Dimensions include a 48-inch wheelbase, 58-inch length, 43-inch height at the steering wheel, and a weight of 348 lbs. Tires are sized 12x5-4 front and 16x6.5-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The PTO is a mid PTO, independent type with a manual clutch.
Power12 hp
Founded38" deck
Model1238

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1238

Power
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
Power Take-off (PTO)Mid PTO
Tires
Rear tire16x6.5-8
Front tire12x5-4
Engine
ModelBriggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Length58 inches (147 cm)
Weight348 lbs (157 kg)
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Height (steering wheel)43 inches (109 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Years made1992 - 1993
Attachments
Blades2-blade
Mower deck38" mid-mount Cub Cadet
Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven CVT
Gears8 forward and 1 reverse