1200 vs 128

IH Cub Cadet · #1 04-19-2017, 10:56 PM

I've got a 109 and a 1650, both hydros. I especially like the 1650 steering wheel position, seat/foot rest arrangement, lots of room. A very comfortable tractor.

To my question...

I've got a 1200 that I picked up a year or so ago that seems complete, less side shields. Hood and front hood stand over the front axle are removed. Really bought the tractor for the 3 pt hitch on it.

However.....

Now I'm thinking about digging into it and see if it will run.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the 1200 vs a 128?

I've got a 126 which I like, but have more parts, decks, etc for the WF models and maybe I can get this 1200 going or save me some hassle by getting a running 1200 or a 128 instead - if it's a better tractor.

BTW - with our irregular shaped/lumpy yard, the 126 in second gear is way to fast for mowing and first gear is slow. Would the 1200 have a slower set of gears in it?

Any info on 1200 vs 128 is much appreciated.

Thanks!
Bill

J-Mech · #2 04-19-2017, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by leeave96

BTW - with our irregular shaped/lumpy yard, the 126 in second gear is way to fast for mowing and first gear is slow. Would the 1200 have a slower set of gears in it?

Nope. If anything either (1200/128) will be faster.
Go with a 128. 1200 with it's rubber mounted engine and goofy driveline is a pain.

olds45512 · #3 04-20-2017, 07:06 AM

I would go with the 128 also.

cubcadet · #4 04-20-2017, 09:03 AM

I agree, go with the 128.

Berwil · #5 04-20-2017, 09:55 AM

I would pick a 1200 over a 128. Put solid engine mounts and old style clutch driver in it and it will make it as rugged as a 128, but it will look a lot better.

Bill

olds45512 · #6 04-20-2017, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Berwil

but it will look a lot better.

Bill

That's a matter of opinion.

x.bhamcb · #7 04-20-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Berwil

but it will look a lot better.

If you prefer the look of a QL... which some don't.

Berwil · #8 04-20-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by olds45512

That's a matter of opinion.

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Originally Posted by x.bhamcb

If you prefer the look of a QL... which some don't.

I'll try again.

.....but it will look a lot better.

I think QL's looker better. Functionally you can make them almost identical, so.....the whole thread comes down to looks/what's available.

Bill

Did you know you can only use 10 emojis in a post? I did not.

DeltaCub · #9 04-20-2017, 03:55 PM

I love my QuietLines...

dodge trucker · #10 04-20-2017, 06:15 PM

yup, I vote for the 12x over the quiet lines because of looks....
I have an engineless 1650 here that I "could" put the K301 I am rebuilding into instead of the 1200 that I took it out of... but I am using the hyd. lift and such, to go onto my 129.... so the original engine will go back in the 1200.... just picked up another "partial" 129 for parts last night.... no engine or transaxle.... put the trans from the 1650 into the second 129? Hmmm....
the one thing that I think I like betetr about the QL series is the gear starter and stator under the flywheel instead of running a starter/gen.... mechanical clutch vs electric is a tossup IMHO, as long as both are working as they should.