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Cub Cadet 100 vs Cub Cadet 1002
Verdict: Cub Cadet 100 vs Cub Cadet 1002
The Cub Cadet 100 and the Cub Cadet 1002 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 1002 is the lighter machine (171 kg vs 281 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1002 is the newer design (1990 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 MTD)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.2 LReference
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Displacement
23.9 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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7.5 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
manualReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
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Weight
281 kgReference
171 kgReference
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
12x5Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
12x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Length
160 cmReference
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Width
84 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Shipping weight
281 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Front axle
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19 mmReference
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
Battery CCA
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125Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1002 attachments
1002 Serial Numbers
1990
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130-522D100Reference
1991
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131-522D100Reference
32" Mower deck
Cutting width
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81 cmReference
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.