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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 124
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 3
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 124 vs Kubota M5970
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KubotaModel B
Kubota M5970
Utility
- power
- 59.5 hp
- displacement
- 197 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Cub CadetCub Cadet 124
vs
KubotaKubota M5970
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ M5970 higher · +47.5 hp (+396%)12412 hp
M597059.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
124 is in the 16th percentile; M5970 is in the 99th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M5970 higher · +168 ci (+579%)12429 ci
M5970197 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
124 is in the 23rd percentile; M5970 is in the 99th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ M5970 higher · +2 (+200%)1241
M59703
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
124 is in the 17th percentile; M5970 is in the 87th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ M5970 higher · +13 (+433%)1243
M597016
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
124 is in the 10th percentile; M5970 is in the 95th · 152 models
124 (A)M5970 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Kubota | — |
| Model | 124 | M5970 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kubota | — |
| Model | K301AS | D3200 | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 59.5hp | ▲ M5970+47.5 hp · +396% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 124+1,200 RPM · +50% |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 | ▲ M5970+2 · +200% |
| Displacement | 29ci | 197ci | ▲ M5970+168 ci · +579% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 4.3in | ▲ M5970+0.9 in · +26% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 4.5in | ▲ M5970+1.2 in · +36% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven gear type with dry disc clutch | Manual with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 63.8in | 144in | ▲ M5970+80.2 in · +126% |
| Width | 35.8in | 72.8in | ▲ M5970+37 in · +103% |
| Height | 39.4in | 95.3in | ▲ M5970+55.9 in · +142% |
| Operating Weight | 628lb | 5,049lb | ▲ M5970+4,421 lb · +704% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent (Middle), Transmission (Rear) | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | II/I and JISII/I | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.1gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 124 | Kubota M5970 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 99th percentile (59.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 23rd percentile (29 ci)B · 99th percentile (197 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 87th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 10th percentile (3)B · 95th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 40th percentile (628 lb)B · 99th percentile (5,049 lb)
A · 124B · M5970Median Lawn and Garden Tractor