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Cub Cadet 1015 vs Cub Cadet 102
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1015 vs Cub Cadet 102
The Cub Cadet 1015 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 398 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1015 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1015 is the newer design (1988 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 MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
1015
gear-driveReference
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1020
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
6.2 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
23.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
3.3 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
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Compression
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7:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
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
Transmission
1
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Clutch/brakeReference
2
—
ThrottleReference
3
—
Gear shiftReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
114.3mm dry discReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Rear PTO
—
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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Cub (0.937 CCW)Reference
Engine RPM
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515@3600Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
398 to 521 poundsReference
274 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
160 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
101 cmReference
Shipping weight
180 kgReference
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Operating weight
236 kgReference
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Width
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84 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Front tread
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68 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1015 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
creeperReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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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.