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Cub Cadet 100 vs Cub Cadet 1000
Verdict: Cub Cadet 100 vs Cub Cadet 1000
The Cub Cadet 100 and the Cub Cadet 1000 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. Cub Cadet 100 is the lighter machine (281 kg vs 285 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1000 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 6.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1000 is the newer design (1974 vs 1963). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
10 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
air-cooledReference
Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Brakes
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wet disc (after SN 568631)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
23.9 ciReference
23.76 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel system
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Kohler side-draft carburetorReference
Air cleaner
—
dryReference
Idle RPM
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1800-3600Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.889 mmReference
Point gap
—
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
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4.0 LReference
Oil change
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30 hReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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515 (0.937)Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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3400Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
281 kgReference
285 kgReference
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8-12Reference
6-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
104 cmReference
Shipping weight
281 kgReference
285 kgReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 100 attachments
100 Serial Number Location
100 Serial Numbers
1963
65458Reference
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1964
73875Reference
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1965
104307Reference
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Final
127160Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
—
15Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1000 attachments
1000 Serial Number Location
1000 Serial Numbers
1974
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530001Reference
1975
—
536073Reference
1976
—
572840Reference
1977
—
602118Reference
1978
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621744Reference
1979
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643507Reference
1980
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667400Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.