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Cub Cadet 147 vs Cub Cadet 2146
Verdict: Cub Cadet 147 vs Cub Cadet 2146
The Cub Cadet 147 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 2146 is the lighter machine (322 kg vs 335 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 1969). 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
Steering
manualReference
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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
10.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
6:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1000-3800Reference
1400-3500Reference
Torque
31.9 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2200Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 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
Power (gross)
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10.4 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
IH Hy-TranReference
CC Drive Fluid PlusReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
3600Reference
pulleyReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
335 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
162 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
106 cmReference
Shipping weight
335 kgReference
322 kgReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
25 mmReference
Front tread
68 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 147 attachments
147 Serial Number Location
147 Serial Numbers
1969
316816Reference
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1970
322858Reference
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1971
373301Reference
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Final
400000Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
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.