Bolens 1468 vs Cub Cadet 1405
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1468 and the Cub Cadet 1405 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1405 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1990 for the Bolens 1468.
- The Bolens 1468 is heavier: 318 kg versus 205 kg for the Cub Cadet 1405.
- The Bolens 1468 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1468 | Cub Cadet 1405 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1990–1993 | 1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 318 kg | 205 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | — |
| Length | 179 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 1468 or the Cub Cadet 1405?
The Bolens 1468 and the Cub Cadet 1405 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 1468 or the Cub Cadet 1405?
The Cub Cadet 1405 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1990 for the Bolens 1468.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 1468 or the Cub Cadet 1405?
The Bolens 1468 is heavier: 318 kg versus 205 kg for the Cub Cadet 1405.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 1468 or the Cub Cadet 1405?
The Bolens 1468 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

