Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 vs Cub Cadet 1000

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors RM1028

Ariens lawn tractors RM1028

10 HP · 2000–2002

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Cub Cadet 1000

Cub Cadet 1000

10 HP · 1974–1980

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 and the Cub Cadet 1000 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1974 for the Cub Cadet 1000.
  • The Cub Cadet 1000 is heavier: 285 kg versus 145 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.
  • The Cub Cadet 1000 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 28".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors RM1028Cub Cadet 1000
Power10 HP10 HP
Production years2000–20021974–1980
FuelGasoline—
Cylinders1—
Weight145 kg285 kg
Drive2WD2WD
Transmission—Gear
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase115 cm111 cm
Length158 cm175 cm
Mower deck28"38"

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