Compare/Cub Cadet Ex450 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

Cub Cadet Ex450 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

Verdict: Cub Cadet Ex450 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

The Cub Cadet Ex450 and the Cub Cadet Sx3100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Ex450 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 31 hp. Cub Cadet Sx3100 is the lighter machine (920 kg vs 1,587 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Sx3100 is the newer design (2010 vs 2009). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Ex450 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

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$21,299 (2009)Reference

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Steering

hydraulic powerReference

Final drives

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bevel gearReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual dryReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2500Reference

Oil capacity

26.5 LReference

17.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.4 LReference

2.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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26.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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23.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

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22.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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22.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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23.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.0 kWReference

17.5 kWReference

Type

synchronized shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Total flow

49.2 lpmReference

38.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.0 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1117 kgReference

548 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Engine RPM

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2100@2500Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

42.8 LReference

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Front axle

7.6 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

182 cmReference

165 cmReference

Weight

1587 kgReference

439 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Ag front

8-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.5-15Reference

24x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

36x14-15Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Industrial rear

17.5-24Reference

14-17.5Reference

Length

322 cmReference

276 cmReference

Width

182 cmReference

131 cmReference

Operating weight

1587 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

26 cmReference

Cub Cadet Ex450 attachments

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet CB85 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Cub Cadet CB85 BackhoeReference

Cub Cadet Yanmar CB65 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

261 cmReference

208 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

203 cmReference

Reach from pivot

360 cmReference

279 cmReference

Loading height

220 cmReference

162 cmReference

Bucket force

1691 kgReference

1103 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1104 kgReference

624 kgReference

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

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

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.