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Cub Cadet 104 vs Cub Cadet 109
Verdict: Cub Cadet 104 vs Cub Cadet 109
The Cub Cadet 104 and the Cub Cadet 109 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 109 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 6.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 109 is the newer design (1971 vs 1967). 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 International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.Reference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.2 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
23.9 ciReference
23.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power
7.5 kWReference
7.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1000-3800Reference
1000-3800Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
6.6 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
30 hReference
Air cleaner
—
dry cartridgeReference
Transmission
1
Clutch/brakeReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Gear shiftReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
—
IH Hy-TranReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
hydrostaticReference
Pressure
27.6 barReference
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Pump flow
9.5 lpmReference
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Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
mechanicalReference
Rear PTO Type
525Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Front PTO Type
3600Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
274 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80x4.00-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Length
162 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
104 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Front tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 104 attachments
104 Serial Number Location
104 Serial Numbers
1967
218010Reference
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1968
225056Reference
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1969
280840Reference
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Final
306085Reference
529811Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Delco-Remy generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
108
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gearReference
109
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 109 attachments
109 Serial Number Location
109 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
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.