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Cub Cadet 1000 vs Cub Cadet 1002
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1000 vs Cub Cadet 1002
The Cub Cadet 1000 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 285 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 1974). 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
Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Brakes
wet disc (after SN 568631)Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
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Displacement
23.76 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
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Fuel system
Kohler side-draft carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
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Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.889 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
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Oil capacity
4.0 LReference
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Oil change
30 hReference
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Power
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7.5 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
515 (0.937)Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
3400Reference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
285 kgReference
171 kgReference
Front tire
4.80/4.00-8Reference
12x5Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
12x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
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Width
83 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Shipping weight
285 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 1000 attachments
1000 Serial Number Location
1000 Serial Numbers
1974
530001Reference
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1975
536073Reference
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1976
572840Reference
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1977
602118Reference
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1978
621744Reference
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1979
643507Reference
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1980
667400Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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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.