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Cub Cadet 1002 vs Cub Cadet 1050
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1002 vs Cub Cadet 1050
The Cub Cadet 1002 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 1002 is the newer design (1990 vs 1989). 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 MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Mike PaulReference
Engine
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
23.85 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power
7.5 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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15.1 LReference
Power (gross)
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7.5 kWReference
Idle RPM
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1800-3600Reference
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
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
dry discReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Weight
171 kgReference
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Front tire
12x5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Front axle
19 mmReference
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Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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109 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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73 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
alternatorReference
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
gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1050 attachments
1050 Serial Number Location
1050 Serial Numbers
1989
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779097Reference
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.