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Cub Cadet 1027 vs Cub Cadet 804
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1027 vs Cub Cadet 804
The Cub Cadet 1027 and the Cub Cadet 804 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 1027 leads on rated power with 9 hp against 8 hp. Cub Cadet 1027 is the newer design (2000 vs 1987). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 1027 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 804 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
9 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub CadetReference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
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Power
6.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
193 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4Reference
11x14-5Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4Reference
11x14-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Cub Cadet 1027 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
27.5" Mower deck
Type
1-blade with manual liftReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
69 cmReference
81 cmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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idler pulleyReference
Cub Cadet 804 attachments
804 Serial Numbers
1987
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137-517-100 (model code)Reference
1988
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138-517-100 (model code)Reference
1989
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139-517-100 (model code)Reference
32" Mower deck
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.