Compare/Cub Cadet 1300 vs Cub Cadet AGS 2130

Cub Cadet 1300 vs Cub Cadet AGS 2130

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1300 vs Cub Cadet AGS 2130

The Cub Cadet 1300 and the Cub Cadet AGS 2130 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Cub Cadet 1300 is the lighter machine (209 kg vs 254 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1300 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1300 is the newer design (1998 vs 1994). 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

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Best match

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Rated power

13 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

The Cub Cadet Auto Gear uses a six-speed transmission with forward and reverse foot pedals. The pedals control a clutch and should be fully depressed for whichever gear is selected. Using the pedals as a speed control will result in premature clutch failure.Reference

Original price

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$2,400 (1999 )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

24.29 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

87 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

9.7 kWReference

9.3 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Idle RPM

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1400-3600Reference

Sparkplug

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759-3336Reference

Sparkplug gap

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1.016 mmReference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

Peerless MST205Reference

Auto Gear SystemReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Weight

209 kgReference

254 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

20x8.50-8Reference

20x9-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8.50-8Reference

20x9-8Reference

Shipping weight

209 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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119 cmReference

Length

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182 cmReference

Width

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114 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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106 cmReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

Front tread

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76 cmReference

Rear tread

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69 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1300 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery CCA

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275Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

shaft-driven gearReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

Drive

beltReference

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Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Variants

2130

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gearReference

2135

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hydrostaticReference

Cub Cadet 2130 attachments

2130 Serial Number Location

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.