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Cub Cadet 1650 vs Cub Cadet LT 2138

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1650 vs Cub Cadet LT 2138

The Cub Cadet 1650 and the Cub Cadet LT 2138 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Cub Cadet LT 2138 is the lighter machine (256 kg vs 312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet LT 2138 holds more fuel (8.5 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LT 2138 is the newer design (2003 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 1650 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet LT 2138 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
8.5 LReference
Displacement
35.89 ciReference
26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 83 mmReference
90 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Fuel system
Kohler side-draft carburetorReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Rated RPM
3400Reference
3350Reference
Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
1400-3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.889 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
Torque
33.9 NmReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
312 kgReference
45 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
20x9-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
20x9-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
Shipping weight
312 kgReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
Front tread
71 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1650 attachments
1650 Serial Number Location
1650 Serial Numbers
1974
530000Reference
1975
536073Reference
1976
572840Reference
1977
602118Reference
1978
621744Reference
1979
643507Reference
1980
667400Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet LT 2138 attachments
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
96 cmReference
Cut height
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.

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