Compare/Cub Cadet 1450 vs Cub Cadet 2146

Cub Cadet 1450 vs Cub Cadet 2146

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1450 vs Cub Cadet 2146

The Cub Cadet 1450 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 1450 is the lighter machine (312 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 2146 holds more fuel (8.5 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 2146 is the newer design (2000 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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Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Brakes

wet discReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

8.5 LReference

Displacement

31.27 ciReference

23.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 83 mmReference

84 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

10.4 kWReference

Fuel system

Kohler side-draft carburetorReference

carburetorReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

3400Reference

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Idle RPM

1800-3600Reference

1400-3500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion H-10Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.889 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

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Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

5.7 LReference

Oil change

30 hReference

100 hReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

BrakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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Forward/reverseReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

—

CC Drive Fluid PlusReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO Type

3400Reference

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

119 cmReference

Weight

312 kgReference

322 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6.5Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

20x9Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

20x9Reference

Length

175 cmReference

182 cmReference

Width

93 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

104 cmReference

106 cmReference

Shipping weight

312 kgReference

322 kgReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Front tread

71 cmReference

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Rear tread

68 cmReference

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Front axle

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25 mmReference

Cub Cadet 1450 attachments

1450 Serial Number Location

1450 Serial Numbers

1974

530000Reference

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1975

536073Reference

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1976

572840Reference

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1977

602118Reference

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1978

621744Reference

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1979

643507Reference

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1980

667400Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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275Reference

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.