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Cub Cadet 1030 vs Cub Cadet 482
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1030 vs Cub Cadet 482
The Cub Cadet 1030 and the Cub Cadet 482 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 482 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1030 is the newer design (1992 vs 1979). 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
PeerlessReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
15.1 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
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
147 kgReference
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Front tire
12x5-4Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
12x5-4Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
147 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Width
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94 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1030 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 482 attachments
482 Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
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.