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Cub Cadet 1440 vs Cub Cadet 149
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1440 vs Cub Cadet 149
The Cub Cadet 1440 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 1440 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1440 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Kevin BowleyReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
31.27 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
89 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.8 LReference
6.6 LReference
Power
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10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry cartridgeReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
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
Oil change
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30 hReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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IH Hy-TranReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
118 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
346 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
111 cmReference
104 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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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 1440 attachments
1440 Serial Number Location
1440 Serial Numbers
1992
821101Reference
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1993
836001Reference
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1994
851001Reference
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1995
864501Reference
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1996
880001Reference
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1997
889001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Delco-Remy generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
440Reference
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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
Location:
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Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
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.