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Cub Cadet 1450 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2145
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1450 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2145
The Cub Cadet 1450 and the Cub Cadet HDS 2145 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 HDS 2145 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet HDS 2145 is the newer design (1994 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
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 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
11.4 LReference
Displacement
31.27 ciReference
23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 83 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Fuel system
Kohler side-draft carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
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Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.889 mmReference
0.889 mmReference
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
0.9 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
100 hReference
Starter
—
electricReference
Transmission
1
BrakeReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Forward/reverseReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
3400Reference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
312 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
129 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
106 cmReference
Shipping weight
312 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
71 cmReference
76 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
69 cmReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
2140
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gearReference
2165
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 2145 attachments
2145 Serial Number Location
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.