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Cub Cadet 1330 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2135
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1330 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2135
The Cub Cadet 1330 and the Cub Cadet HDS 2135 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 1330 is the lighter machine (222 kg vs 255 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet HDS 2135 is the newer design (1994 vs 1992). 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
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Original price
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$2,600 (1999 )Reference
Variants
1325
gearReference
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1330
hydrostaticReference
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2130
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gearReference
2135
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
24.29 ciReference
24.29 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Idle RPM
1800-3300Reference
1400-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
RC12YCReference
759-3336Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
7.1 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
100 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDU-10LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
222 kgReference
255 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
173 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
106 cmReference
Width
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114 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 1330 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Overall width
124 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2135 attachments
2135 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.