Craftsman 131.8570 vs Cub Cadet 1020
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8570 and the Cub Cadet 1020 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1020 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
- The Cub Cadet 1020 is heavier: 247 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 1020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1967 | 1988–1991 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 228 kg | 247 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 114 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 173 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 32" |