Compare/Cub Cadet 8454 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

Cub Cadet 8454 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

Verdict: Cub Cadet 8454 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

The Cub Cadet 8454 and the Cub Cadet Sx3100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 8454 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 31 hp. Cub Cadet Sx3100 is the lighter machine (920 kg vs 2,026 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 8454 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 8454 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

38 hp

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Cub CadetReference

Manufacturer

DaedongReference

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Final drives

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bevel gearReference

Steering

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hydraulic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

43.5 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.6 LReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual element, cyclone typeReference

dual dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

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)

28.3 kWReference

17.5 kWReference

Type

synchronized shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Total flow

49.6 lpmReference

38.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.5 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

1Reference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1386 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1354 kgReference

548 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

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2100@2500Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

181 cmReference

165 cmReference

Weight

450 kgReference

439 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Ag front

9.5-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

29 x 12.5 x 15Reference

24x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

21.5 x 16.1Reference

36x14-15Reference

Industrial front

12 x 16.5Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Industrial rear

17.5 x 24Reference

14-17.5Reference

Length

331 cmReference

276 cmReference

Width

154 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

242 cmReference

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Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

Cub Cadet 8454 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Cub Cadet 644 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Cub Cadet 845 BackhoeReference

Cub Cadet Yanmar CB65 BackhoeReference

Transport height

211 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 cmReference

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Digging depth

259 cmReference

208 cmReference

Reach from pivot

335 cmReference

279 cmReference

Loading height

195 cmReference

162 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1610 kgReference

1103 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1009 kgReference

624 kgReference

Cub Cadet 845 Backhoe

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

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

2-Foot flat digging depth

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203 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.