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Cub Cadet 106 vs Cub Cadet 109
Verdict: Cub Cadet 106 vs Cub Cadet 109
The Cub Cadet 106 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 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 International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Optional creeper range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.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
Compression
7:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1000-3800Reference
1000-3800Reference
Torque
22.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2200Reference
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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
0.5 LReference
6.6 LReference
Air cleaner
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dry cartridgeReference
Oil change
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30 hReference
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
IH Hy-TranReference
Transmission
creeperReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
515 (0.937)Reference
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Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
mechanicalReference
Front PTO Type
3600Reference
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Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
281 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80/4.00-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
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
Shipping weight
281 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 106 attachments
106 Serial Number Location
106 Serial Numbers
1969
307000Reference
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1970
322858Reference
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1971
373301Reference
400001Reference
Final
400000Reference
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
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.