Cub Cadet 1000 vs Wheel Horse 1055

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1000

Cub Cadet 1000

10 HP · 1974–1980

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Wheel Horse 1055

Wheel Horse 1055

10 HP · 1965

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1000 and the Wheel Horse 1055 deliver the same power: 10 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1000 is the more recent model: production started in 1974, versus 1965 for the Wheel Horse 1055.
  • The Cub Cadet 1000 is heavier: 285 kg versus 232 kg for the Wheel Horse 1055.
  • The Cub Cadet 1000 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1000Wheel Horse 1055
Power10 HP10 HP
Production years1974–19801965
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight285 kg232 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase111 cm104 cm
Length175 cm154 cm
Mower deck38"36"

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