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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1020?
The Craftsman 131.8570 and the Cub Cadet 1020 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1020?
The Cub Cadet 1020 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 1020?
The Cub Cadet 1020 is heavier: 247 kg versus 228 kg for the Craftsman 131.8570.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1020?
The Craftsman 131.8570 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".