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Cub Cadet 1002 vs Cub Cadet 104
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1002 vs Cub Cadet 104
The Cub Cadet 1002 and the Cub Cadet 104 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 274 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 1967). 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 MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
23.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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6.2 LReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
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3.3 LReference
Oil change
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30 hReference
Transmission
1
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Clutch/brakeReference
2
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ThrottleReference
3
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Gear shiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Pressure
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27.6 barReference
Pump flow
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9.5 lpmReference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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525Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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3600Reference
Dimensions
Weight
171 kgReference
274 kgReference
Front tire
12x5Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
6-12Reference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Length
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162 cmReference
Width
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84 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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100 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1002 attachments
1002 Serial Numbers
1990
130-522D100Reference
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1991
131-522D100Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
generatorReference
Battery CCA
125Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
creeperReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 104 attachments
104 Serial Number Location
104 Serial Numbers
1967
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218010Reference
1968
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225056Reference
1969
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280840Reference
Final
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306085Reference
Attachment overview
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.