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Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 106
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 106
The Cub Cadet 1020 and the Cub Cadet 106 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 106 is the lighter machine (281 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 1969). 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 International Harvester)Reference
Image courtesy of msandReference
Optional creeper range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.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
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
0.5 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
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Power
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7.5 kWReference
Compression
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7:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
Torque
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22.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
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
1
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Clutch/brakeReference
2
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ThrottleReference
3
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Gear shiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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IH Hy-TranReference
Transmission
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creeperReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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515 (0.937)Reference
Front PTO Type
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3600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
407 to 546 poundsReference
281 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
6-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
100 cmReference
Shipping weight
184 kgReference
281 kgReference
Operating weight
247 kgReference
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Width
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84 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Front tread
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68 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1020 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
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 106 attachments
106 Serial Number Location
106 Serial Numbers
1969
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307000Reference
1970
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322858Reference
1971
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373301Reference
Final
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400000Reference
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.