Compare/Cub Cadet 1430 vs Cub Cadet 2146

Cub Cadet 1430 vs Cub Cadet 2146

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1430 vs Cub Cadet 2146

The Cub Cadet 1430 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 1430 is the lighter machine (254 kg vs 322 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 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 2146 is the newer design (2000 vs 1992). 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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Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)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-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

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

1350-3400Reference

1400-3500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

759-334Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

5.7 LReference

Oil change

50 hReference

100 hReference

Fuel system

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carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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CC Drive Fluid PlusReference

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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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

114 cmReference

119 cmReference

Weight

254 kgReference

322 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

15x6.5Reference

Rear tire

20x10-8Reference

20x9Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

15x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10-8Reference

20x9Reference

Length

173 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

106 cmReference

Shipping weight

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322 kgReference

Front axle

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25 mmReference

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

275Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.