Cub Cadet 1440 vs Simplicity 14LTH
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1440 and the Simplicity 14LTH deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The Simplicity 14LTH is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1440.
- The Cub Cadet 1440 is heavier: 346 kg versus 199 kg for the Simplicity 14LTH.
- The Cub Cadet 1440 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1440 | Simplicity 14LTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1997 | 1993 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 346 kg | 199 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 118 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1440 or the Simplicity 14LTH?
The Cub Cadet 1440 and the Simplicity 14LTH deliver the same power: 14 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1440 or the Simplicity 14LTH?
The Simplicity 14LTH is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1440.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1440 or the Simplicity 14LTH?
The Cub Cadet 1440 is heavier: 346 kg versus 199 kg for the Simplicity 14LTH.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1440 or the Simplicity 14LTH?
The Cub Cadet 1440 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

