Cub Cadet 81 vs John Deere 100
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 81 and the John Deere 100 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 81 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1975 for the John Deere 100.
- The Cub Cadet 81 is heavier: 190 kg versus 176 kg for the John Deere 100.
- The Cub Cadet 81 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 81 | John Deere 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1979 | 1975–1978 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 190 kg | 176 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 107 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 149 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 34" |