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Cub Cadet 1050 vs Cub Cadet 108
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1050 vs Cub Cadet 108
The Cub Cadet 1050 and the Cub Cadet 108 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 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1050 is the newer design (1989 vs 1971). 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
The optional creeper provided an additional lower range. Moving the creeper shift lever forward engages direct drive, while the creeper is to the rear. The creeper ratio is a 4:1 reduction.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
7.6 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
3.5 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
30 hReference
Power
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7.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry cartridgeReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
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Type
gearReference
creeperReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
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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515Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
111 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
175 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
104 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
68 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1050 attachments
1050 Serial Number Location
1050 Serial Numbers
1989
779097Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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 108 attachments
108 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
Location:
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Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
Final
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529811Reference
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.