Compare/Cub Cadet 1430 vs Cub Cadet 1450

Cub Cadet 1430 vs Cub Cadet 1450

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1430 vs Cub Cadet 1450

The Cub Cadet 1430 and the Cub Cadet 1450 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 312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1430 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1430 is the newer design (1992 vs 1974). 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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Cub Cadet

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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

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

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

air-cooledReference

Brakes

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wet discReference

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

Compression

5.8:1Reference

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Idle RPM

1350-3400Reference

1800-3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

759-334Reference

Champion H-10Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

0.889 mmReference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

6.6 LReference

Oil change

50 hReference

30 hReference

Fuel system

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Kohler side-draft carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Rated RPM

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3400Reference

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

Transmission

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BrakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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Forward/reverseReference

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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3400Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

114 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

254 kgReference

312 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

20x10-8Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10-8Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Length

173 cmReference

175 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

104 cmReference

Width

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93 cmReference

Shipping weight

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312 kgReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

Front tread

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71 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1430 attachments

1430 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the top-left side of the instrument panel support pedestal, hood must be opened.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

235Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet 1450 attachments

1450 Serial Number Location

1450 Serial Numbers

1974

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530000Reference

1975

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536073Reference

1976

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572840Reference

1977

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602118Reference

1978

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621744Reference

1979

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643507Reference

1980

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667400Reference

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.