Compare/Cub Cadet 8404 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

Cub Cadet 8404 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

Verdict: Cub Cadet 8404 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

The Cub Cadet 8404 and the Cub Cadet Sx3100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 8404 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 31 hp. Cub Cadet Sx3100 is the lighter machine (920 kg vs 1,896 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 8404 holds more fuel (43.5 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Sx3100 is the newer design (2010 vs 2004). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 8404 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Sx3100 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

41 hp

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Cub CadetReference

Manufacturer

DaedongReference

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

hydraulic powerReference

Final drives

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bevel gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

43.5 LReference

26.9 LReference

Displacement

2.0 LReference

1.6 LReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual element, cyclone typeReference

dual dryReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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23.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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22.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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88 x 90 mmReference

Power (net)

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22.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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23.3 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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17.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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2.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

17.5 kWReference

Type

synchronized shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Total flow

47.3 lpmReference

38.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1242 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1027 kgReference

548 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

2100Reference

Engine RPM

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2100@2500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

165 cmReference

Weight

1896 kgReference

439 kgReference

Front tire

8.0-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

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Ag front

8.0-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

29x12.5-15Reference

24x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

21.5-16.1Reference

36x14-15Reference

Industrial front

10x16.5Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Industrial rear

14.9x24Reference

14-17.5Reference

Length

328 cmReference

276 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

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Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Variants

Sx3100 TD

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mower deckReference

Sx3100 TL

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front loaderReference

Sx3100TLD

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loader and deckReference

Sx3100 TLB

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loader backhoeReference

Cub Cadet Sx3100 attachments

Sx3100 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 13 cmReference

Cub Cadet Yanmar CB65 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Cub Cadet Yanmar CB65 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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208 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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203 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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279 cmReference

Loading height

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162 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1103 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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624 kgReference

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.