Compare/Cub Cadet 1420 vs Cub Cadet 2146

Cub Cadet 1420 vs Cub Cadet 2146

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1420 vs Cub Cadet 2146

The Cub Cadet 1420 and the Cub Cadet 2146 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 2146 is the lighter machine (322 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 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 2146 is the newer design (2000 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

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Variants

1415

gearReference

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1420

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

8.5 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

23.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

84 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

10.4 kWReference

Compression

5.8:1Reference

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Idle RPM

1800-3400Reference

1400-3500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Fuel system

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carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Oil capacity

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5.7 LReference

Transmission

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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CC Drive Fluid PlusReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

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

Wheelbase

114 cmReference

119 cmReference

Weight

423 to 708 poundsReference

322 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-8Reference

15x6.5Reference

Rear tire

20x10-8Reference

20x9Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-8Reference

15x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10-8Reference

20x9Reference

Length

173 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

106 cmReference

Shipping weight

191 kgReference

322 kgReference

Operating weight

321 kgReference

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Front axle

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25 mmReference

Cub Cadet 1420 attachments

1420 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of pedestal.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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275Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet 2146 attachments

38" Mower deck

Cutting width

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96 cmReference

Cut height

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5 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.