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Cub Cadet 1030 vs Cub Cadet 383
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1030 vs Cub Cadet 383
The Cub Cadet 1030 and the Cub Cadet 383 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Cub Cadet 1030 is the lighter machine (147 kg vs 217 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1030 is the newer design (1992 vs 1982). 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
11 hp
11 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Power (gross)
7.8 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 67 mmReference
Oil capacity
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0.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
107 cmReference
Weight
147 kgReference
217 kgReference
Front tire
12x5-4Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5-4Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
147 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1030 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Variants
382
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gear driveReference
383
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cadet yellow hydroReference
382H
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red hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 383 attachments
383 Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Overall width
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94 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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.