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Cub Cadet 100 vs Cub Cadet 1015
Verdict: Cub Cadet 100 vs Cub Cadet 1015
The Cub Cadet 100 and the Cub Cadet 1015 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 398 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1015 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1015 is the newer design (1988 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
11.4 LReference
Displacement
23.9 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
manualReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
281 kgReference
398 to 521 poundsReference
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8-12Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
160 cmReference
173 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
101 cmReference
Shipping weight
281 kgReference
180 kgReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Operating weight
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236 kgReference
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
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
1015
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gear-driveReference
1020
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 1015 attachments
32" Mower deck
Cutting width
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81 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 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.