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Cub Cadet 1050 vs Cub Cadet 106
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1050 vs Cub Cadet 106
The Cub Cadet 1050 and the Cub Cadet 106 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 1969). 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 MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Image courtesy of Mike PaulReference
Optional creeper range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
6.2 LReference
Displacement
23.85 ciReference
23.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
7.5 kWReference
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Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
1000-3800Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.229 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
3.8 LReference
0.5 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
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Power
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7.5 kWReference
Compression
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7:1Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Torque
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22.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
1
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Clutch/brakeReference
2
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ThrottleReference
3
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Gear shiftReference
Transmission
PeerlessReference
creeperReference
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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IH Hy-TranReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
dry discReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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515 (0.937)Reference
Front PTO Type
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3600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
109 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
6-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
162 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
84 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
100 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
68 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Weight
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281 kgReference
Shipping weight
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281 kgReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet 1050 attachments
1050 Serial Number Location
1050 Serial Numbers
1989
779097Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 106 attachments
106 Serial Number Location
106 Serial Numbers
1969
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307000Reference
1970
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322858Reference
1971
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373301Reference
Final
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400000Reference
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.