Bolens 1053 vs Cub Cadet 100
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1053 and the Cub Cadet 100 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Bolens 1053 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1963 for the Cub Cadet 100.
- The Bolens 1053 is heavier: 292 kg versus 281 kg for the Cub Cadet 100.
- The Bolens 1053 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1053 | Cub Cadet 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1970 | 1963–1965 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 292 kg | 281 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 109 cm |
| Length | 160 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |