Craftsman 131.8570 vs Cub Cadet 1015
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8570 and the Cub Cadet 1015 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1015 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
- The Cub Cadet 1015 is heavier: 236 kg versus 228 kg for the Craftsman 131.8570.
- The Craftsman 131.8570 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8570 | Cub Cadet 1015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1967 | 1988–1991 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 228 kg | 236 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 114 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 173 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1015?
The Craftsman 131.8570 and the Cub Cadet 1015 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1015?
The Cub Cadet 1015 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1015?
The Cub Cadet 1015 is heavier: 236 kg versus 228 kg for the Craftsman 131.8570.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1015?
The Craftsman 131.8570 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".