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Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 1050
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 1050
The Cub Cadet 1020 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 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1050 is the newer design (1989 vs 1988). 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 MTD)Reference
Image courtesy of msandReference
Image courtesy of Mike PaulReference
Variants
1015
gear-driveReference
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1020
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
23.85 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
3.8 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
25 hReference
Idle RPM
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1800-3600Reference
Intake valve clearance
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0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
dry discReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
407 to 546 poundsReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
109 cmReference
Shipping weight
184 kgReference
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Operating weight
247 kgReference
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Width
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95 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1020 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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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.