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Cub Cadet 1100 vs Cub Cadet 383
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1100 vs Cub Cadet 383
The Cub Cadet 1100 and the Cub Cadet 383 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Cub Cadet 383 is the lighter machine (217 kg vs 258 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1100 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 383 is the newer design (1982 vs 1978). 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
11 hp
11 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 MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
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Torque
22.8 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1575Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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0.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless gearReference
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Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
sleeve hitchReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
3400Reference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
107 cmReference
Weight
258 kgReference
217 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
162 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
96 cmReference
Operating weight
258 kgReference
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Ground clearance
19 cmReference
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Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
73 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1100 attachments
1100 Serial Number Location
1100 Serial Numbers
1978
621744Reference
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1979
643507Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
382
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gear driveReference
383
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cadet yellow hydroReference
382H
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red hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 383 attachments
383 Serial Number Location
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
Overall width
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94 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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.