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Cub Cadet 102 vs Cub Cadet 1050
Verdict: Cub Cadet 102 vs Cub Cadet 1050
The Cub Cadet 102 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 1050 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 6.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1050 is the newer design (1989 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 MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Mike PaulReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.2 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
23.9 ciReference
23.85 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Compression
7:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
3.8 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Idle RPM
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1800-3600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
1
Clutch/brakeReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Gear shiftReference
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Type
creeperReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
Cub (0.937 CCW)Reference
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Engine RPM
515@3600Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
114.3mm dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
274 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
109 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
73 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 102 attachments
102 Serial Numbers
1965
127161Reference
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1966
137051Reference
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1967
180268Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference
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Final
218009Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1050 attachments
1050 Serial Number Location
1050 Serial Numbers
1989
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779097Reference
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.