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Cub Cadet 1430 vs Cub Cadet 149
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1430 vs Cub Cadet 149
The Cub Cadet 1430 and the Cub Cadet 149 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 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1430 is the newer design (1992 vs 1971). 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
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
Image courtesy of Kevin BowleyReference
Steering
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manualReference
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
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Idle RPM
1350-3400Reference
1000-3800Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
759-334Reference
Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
6.6 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
30 hReference
Power
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10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry cartridgeReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
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
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
mechanicalReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
254 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
173 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
104 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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72 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
Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Delco-Remy generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 149 attachments
149 Serial Numbers
1971
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400001Reference
1972
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417643Reference
1973
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457305Reference
1974
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495749Reference
Final
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529811Reference
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.