Compare/Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 104

Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 104

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 104

The Cub Cadet 1020 and the Cub Cadet 104 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 104 is the lighter machine (274 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 6.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1020 is the newer design (1988 vs 1967). 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

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Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

10 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Image courtesy of msandReference

Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.Reference

Steering

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manualReference

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

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

0.635 mmReference

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

3.3 LReference

Oil change

25 hReference

30 hReference

Power

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7.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Idle RPM

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1000-3800Reference

Sparkplug

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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

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Clutch/brakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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Gear shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

4.5-inch dry discReference

Pressure

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27.6 barReference

Pump flow

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9.5 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

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525Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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3600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

114 cmReference

109 cmReference

Weight

407 to 546 poundsReference

274 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Rear tire

18x8.5-8Reference

6-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.5-8Reference

6-12Reference

Length

173 cmReference

162 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

100 cmReference

Shipping weight

184 kgReference

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Operating weight

247 kgReference

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Width

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84 cmReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1020 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

32" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

creeperReference

Cutting width

81 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 104 attachments

104 Serial Number Location

104 Serial Numbers

1967

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218010Reference

1968

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225056Reference

1969

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280840Reference

Final

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306085Reference

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.