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Cub Cadet 2146 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2145
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2146 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2145
The Cub Cadet 2146 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 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 2146 is the newer design (2000 vs 1994). 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 MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
23.7 ciReference
23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 70 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Idle RPM
1400-3500Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
0.9 LReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.889 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
CC Drive Fluid PlusReference
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Oil change
100 hReference
100 hReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
322 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.5Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x9Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.5Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Shipping weight
322 kgReference
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Front axle
25 mmReference
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Width
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129 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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76 cmReference
Rear tread
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69 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2146 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
5 to 10 cmReference
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Variants
2140
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gearReference
2165
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 2145 attachments
2145 Serial Number Location
42" Mower deck
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.