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Cub Cadet 102 vs Cub Cadet 108
Verdict: Cub Cadet 102 vs Cub Cadet 108
The Cub Cadet 102 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 108 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 6.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 108 is the newer design (1971 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 International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-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
Engine
Fuel tank
6.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
23.9 ciReference
23.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
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Compression
7:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
3.5 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Power
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7.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry cartridgeReference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion H-10Reference
Oil change
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30 hReference
Transmission
1
Clutch/brakeReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Gear shiftReference
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Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
Cub (0.937 CCW)Reference
515Reference
Engine RPM
515@3600Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
114.3mm dry discReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
274 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
6-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
104 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
68 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
Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
Final
218009Reference
529811Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Delco-Remy generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
108
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gearReference
109
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hydrostaticReference
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
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.