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Cub Cadet 1420 vs Cub Cadet 147
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1420 vs Cub Cadet 147
The Cub Cadet 1420 and the Cub Cadet 147 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 147 is the lighter machine (335 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 1420 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1420 is the newer design (1991 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
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 International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
1415
gearReference
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1420
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
31.27 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
89 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
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Compression
5.8:1Reference
6:1Reference
Idle RPM
1800-3400Reference
1000-3800Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Power
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10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Torque
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31.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
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6.6 LReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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IH Hy-TranReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
mechanical dry discReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Front PTO Type
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3600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
423 to 708 poundsReference
335 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
100 cmReference
Shipping weight
191 kgReference
335 kgReference
Operating weight
321 kgReference
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Width
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83 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Front tread
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68 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1420 attachments
1420 Serial Numbers
Location:
Left side of pedestal.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 147 attachments
147 Serial Number Location
147 Serial Numbers
1969
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316816Reference
1970
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322858Reference
1971
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373301Reference
Final
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400000Reference
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.