Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 1027
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 1027
The Cub Cadet 1020 and the Cub Cadet 1027 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 1020 leads on rated power with 10 hp against 9 hp. Cub Cadet 1027 is the lighter machine (193 kg vs 407 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1020 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1027 is the newer design (2000 vs 1988). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 1020 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 1027 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.