Compare/Cub Cadet 1914 vs Cub Cadet 3204

Cub Cadet 1914 vs Cub Cadet 3204

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1914 vs Cub Cadet 3204

The Cub Cadet 1914 and the Cub Cadet 3204 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet 3204 is the lighter machine (360 kg vs 443 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 3204 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 3204 is the newer design (2002 vs 1985). 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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Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference

Variants

1912

standardReference

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1914

front hydraulicsReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

17.0 LReference

Displacement

47.7 ciReference

38.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

77 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.8 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Idle RPM

1200-3400Reference

1400-3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RBL-154Reference

Champion RC12YCReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.533 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.203 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.330 mmReference

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Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

5.7 LReference

Oil change

50 hReference

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Compression

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8.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

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3350Reference

Transmission

SundstrandReference

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

electro-pneumatic idlerReference

Front PTO Type

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shaft (SAE BB)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

131 cmReference

125 cmReference

Weight

443 kgReference

360 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

23x9.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

23x9.5-12Reference

Length

199 cmReference

187 cmReference

Width

110 cmReference

106 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

120 cmReference

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Shipping weight

443 kgReference

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Ground clearance

18 cmReference

15 cmReference

Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

80 cmReference

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Height

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110 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1914 attachments

1914 Serial Numbers

1985

737625Reference

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1986

747225Reference

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Location:

Serial number decal on the right side of the 1914 frame, above the foot rest.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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435Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet 3204 attachments

3204 Serial Number Location

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.