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Cub Cadet 100 vs Cub Cadet 1050
Verdict: Cub Cadet 100 vs Cub Cadet 1050
The Cub Cadet 100 and the Cub Cadet 1050 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 1050 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 6.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1050 is the newer design (1989 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
Image courtesy of Mike PaulReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.2 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
23.9 ciReference
23.85 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Idle RPM
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1800-3600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
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3.8 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear Type
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0Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
281 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
109 cmReference
Shipping weight
281 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
68 cmReference
73 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
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1050 attachments
1050 Serial Number Location
1050 Serial Numbers
1989
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779097Reference
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.