Bolens 1050 vs Cub Cadet 1000
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1050 and the Cub Cadet 1000 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1000 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1966 for the Bolens 1050.
- The Bolens 1050 is heavier: 292 kg versus 285 kg for the Cub Cadet 1000.
- The Bolens 1050 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1050 | Cub Cadet 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1969 | 1974–1980 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 292 kg | 285 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 160 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 1050 or the Cub Cadet 1000?
The Bolens 1050 and the Cub Cadet 1000 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 1050 or the Cub Cadet 1000?
The Cub Cadet 1000 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1966 for the Bolens 1050.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 1050 or the Cub Cadet 1000?
The Bolens 1050 is heavier: 292 kg versus 285 kg for the Cub Cadet 1000.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 1050 or the Cub Cadet 1000?
The Bolens 1050 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".