Bolens 943 vs Cub Cadet 1100
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 943 and the Cub Cadet 1100 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
- The Bolens 943 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1978 for the Cub Cadet 1100.
- The Cub Cadet 1100 is heavier: 258 kg versus 200 kg for the Bolens 943.
- The Bolens 943 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 943 | Cub Cadet 1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1987 | 1978–1979 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 200 kg | 258 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | 220 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 943 or the Cub Cadet 1100?
The Bolens 943 and the Cub Cadet 1100 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 943 or the Cub Cadet 1100?
The Bolens 943 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1978 for the Cub Cadet 1100.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 943 or the Cub Cadet 1100?
The Cub Cadet 1100 is heavier: 258 kg versus 200 kg for the Bolens 943.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 943 or the Cub Cadet 1100?
The Bolens 943 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

