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Cub Cadet 1420 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2145
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1420 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2145
The Cub Cadet 1420 and the Cub Cadet HDS 2145 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 HDS 2145 is the newer design (1994 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
1415
gearReference
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1420
hydrostaticReference
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2140
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gearReference
2165
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Compression
5.8:1Reference
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Idle RPM
1800-3400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.889 mmReference
Oil capacity
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0.9 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Front PTO
—
independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
423 to 708 poundsReference
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Front tire
15x6-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
173 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
106 cmReference
Shipping weight
191 kgReference
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Operating weight
321 kgReference
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Width
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129 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 1420 attachments
1420 Serial Numbers
Location:
Left side of pedestal.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 2145 attachments
2145 Serial Number Location
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.