Craftsman 131.8570 vs Cub Cadet 1030
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8570 and the Cub Cadet 1030 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1030 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
- The Craftsman 131.8570 is heavier: 228 kg versus 147 kg for the Cub Cadet 1030.
- The Craftsman 131.8570 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8570 | Cub Cadet 1030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 1967 | 1992–1996 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 147 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 8 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 147 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 30" |
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