Cub Cadet 1020
The Cub Cadet 1020 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 399 cc 24.36 ci engine. The rated power output is 10 hp 7.5 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 407 to 546 pounds.
Engine Power
10 hp
7.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
546 lbs*Weight with mower deck.
247 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1020 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1988 - 1991
Lawn tractor |
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1988 - 1991 | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
Original price was $2,459 in 1991 | |
Variants | |
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1015 | gear-drive |
1020 | hydrostatic |
Cub Cadet 1020 Engine | |
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10HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 1020 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 45 inches
114 cm |
Weight | 407 to 546 pounds |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.5-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn Tractors & Riding Mowers published in 1989, by Cub Cadet | |
The Rugged Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor published in 1991 | |
1991 Product Line published by Cub Cadet | |
Anniversary Sale Bonanza! published in 1991, by Cub Cadet | |
Service Manual Lawn Tractors (772-3870) published in 1990 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 399 cc / 24.36 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 399 cc
24.36 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.62 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 10 hp
7.5 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse belt-driven hydrostatic
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1020 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.5-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 45 inches
114 cm |
Length | 68.5 inches
173 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches
101 cm |
Shipping weight | 407 lbs
184 kg |
Operating weight | 546 lbs*Weight with mower deck.
247 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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32" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
In addition to the 32-inch mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1020 could be equipped with a 6.5 bushel twin-bag rear bagger. A 32-inch de-thatcher (190-338) and a 32- or 38-inch pull-behind lawn sweeper. |
32" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 32 inches
81 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Photos
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