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Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 108
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1020 vs Cub Cadet 108
The Cub Cadet 1020 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 1020 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1020 is the newer design (1988 vs 1971). 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
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
Variants
108
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gearReference
109
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hydrostaticReference
1015
gear-driveReference
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1020
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
7.6 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
3.5 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
30 hReference
Power
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7.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry cartridgeReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
Sparkplug
—
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
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
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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515Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
407 to 546 poundsReference
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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
175 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
104 cmReference
Shipping weight
184 kgReference
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Operating weight
247 kgReference
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Width
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83 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
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
Delco-Remy generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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 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
Location:
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Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
Final
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529811Reference
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.