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Cub Cadet 1000 vs Cub Cadet 102
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1000 vs Cub Cadet 102
The Cub Cadet 1000 and the Cub Cadet 102 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 102 is the lighter machine (274 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 1965). 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
Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Brakes
wet disc (after SN 568631)Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
6.2 LReference
Displacement
23.76 ciReference
23.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Fuel system
Kohler side-draft carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
3600Reference
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
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
4.0 LReference
3.3 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
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Compression
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7:1Reference
Transmission
1
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Clutch/brakeReference
2
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ThrottleReference
3
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Gear shiftReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
515 (0.937)Reference
Cub (0.937 CCW)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
114.3mm dry discReference
Front PTO Type
3400Reference
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Engine RPM
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515@3600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
285 kgReference
274 kgReference
Front tire
4.80/4.00-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
84 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
101 cmReference
Shipping weight
285 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
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
generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 102 attachments
102 Serial Numbers
1965
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127161Reference
1966
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137051Reference
1967
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180268Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference
Final
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218009Reference
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.