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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1030?
The Craftsman 131.8570 and the Cub Cadet 1030 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1030?
The Cub Cadet 1030 is the more recent model: production started in 1992, versus 1967 for the Craftsman 131.8570.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1030?
The Craftsman 131.8570 is heavier: 228 kg versus 147 kg for the Cub Cadet 1030.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 131.8570 or the Cub Cadet 1030?
The Craftsman 131.8570 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
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