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Cub Cadet 169 vs Cub Cadet LT 2138
Verdict: Cub Cadet 169 vs Cub Cadet LT 2138
The Cub Cadet 169 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 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 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
Total built
4,005Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
8.5 LReference
Displacement
35.9 ciReference
26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 83 mmReference
90 x 67 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
3350Reference
Idle RPM
1000-3600Reference
1400-3600Reference
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
6.6 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
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Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Torque
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33.9 NmReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
IH Hy-TranReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
119 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
20x9-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
20x9-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
72 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Weight
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45 kgReference
Cub Cadet 169 attachments
169 Serial Numbers
1974
506737Reference
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Location:
Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
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Final
529811Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
Delco-Remy generatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet LT 2138 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.