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Cub Cadet 105 vs Cub Cadet 1050
Verdict: Cub Cadet 105 vs Cub Cadet 1050
The Cub Cadet 105 and the Cub Cadet 1050 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 1050 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 6.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1050 is the newer design (1989 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
SundstrandReference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooledReference
Image courtesy of Mike PaulReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
6.2 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
23.9 ciReference
23.85 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power
7.5 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1000-3800Reference
1800-3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
3.8 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
25 hReference
Power (gross)
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7.5 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Pressure
27.6 barReference
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Pump flow
9.5 lpmReference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
dry discReference
Front PTO Type
3600Reference
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Rear Type
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0Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
283 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80x4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
162 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
109 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Cub Cadet 105 attachments
105 Serial Number Location
105 Serial Numbers
1967
218010Reference
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1968
225056Reference
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1969
280840Reference
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Final
306085Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1050 attachments
1050 Serial Number Location
1050 Serial Numbers
1989
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779097Reference
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.