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Cub Cadet 1420 vs Cub Cadet 1430
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1420 vs Cub Cadet 1430
The Cub Cadet 1420 and the Cub Cadet 1430 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Cub Cadet 1430 is the lighter machine (254 kg vs 423 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1430 is the newer design (1992 vs 1991). 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
14 hp
14 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
The engine on the Cub Cadet 1430 was labeled "Magnum 14", but is not the horizontal-shaft M14 Magnum. It is a de-rated MV16.Reference
Variants
1415
gearReference
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1420
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Compression
5.8:1Reference
5.8:1Reference
Idle RPM
1800-3400Reference
1350-3400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Sparkplug
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759-334Reference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
423 to 708 poundsReference
254 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
173 cmReference
173 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
101 cmReference
Shipping weight
191 kgReference
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Operating weight
321 kgReference
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Cub Cadet 1420 attachments
1420 Serial Numbers
Location:
Left side of pedestal.Reference
Serial number plate on the top-left side of the instrument panel support pedestal, hood must be opened.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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235Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 1430 attachments
1430 Serial Numbers
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.