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Cub Cadet 1015 vs Cub Cadet 108
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1015 vs Cub Cadet 108
The Cub Cadet 1015 and the Cub Cadet 108 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 1015 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1015 is the newer design (1988 vs 1971). 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
The optional creeper provided an additional lower range. Moving the creeper shift lever forward engages direct drive, while the creeper is to the rear. The creeper ratio is a 4:1 reduction.Reference
Variants
108
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gearReference
109
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hydrostaticReference
1015
gear-driveReference
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1020
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
23.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
3.5 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
30 hReference
Power
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7.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
—
dry cartridgeReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion H-10Reference
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
Gears
5 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
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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515Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
398 to 521 poundsReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
6-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
104 cmReference
Shipping weight
180 kgReference
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Operating weight
236 kgReference
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Width
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83 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
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
Delco-Remy 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 108 attachments
108 Serial Numbers
1971
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400001Reference
1972
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417643Reference
1973
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457305Reference
1974
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495749Reference
Location:
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Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
Final
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529811Reference
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.