Bolens 1130 vs Cub Cadet 1100
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1130 and the Cub Cadet 1100 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
- The Bolens 1130 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1978 for the Cub Cadet 1100.
- The Cub Cadet 1100 is heavier: 258 kg versus 172 kg for the Bolens 1130.
- The Cub Cadet 1100 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1130 | Cub Cadet 1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 1983 | 1978–1979 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 172 kg | 258 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | — | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 1130 or the Cub Cadet 1100?
The Bolens 1130 and the Cub Cadet 1100 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 1130 or the Cub Cadet 1100?
The Bolens 1130 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1978 for the Cub Cadet 1100.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 1130 or the Cub Cadet 1100?
The Cub Cadet 1100 is heavier: 258 kg versus 172 kg for the Bolens 1130.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 1130 or the Cub Cadet 1100?
The Cub Cadet 1100 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".

