Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1050 vs Cub Cadet 104

Bolens 1050 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens 1050

Lawn and Garden

power
10 hp
displacement
20.2 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full 1050 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 104

Lawn and Garden

power
10.1 hp
displacement
23.9 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
3
Full 104 specs
BolensBolens 1050
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 104

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ 104 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
105010 hp
10410.1 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1050 is in the 7th percentile; 104 is in the 10th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 104 higher · +3.7 ci (+18%)
105020.2 ci
10423.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1050 is in the 5th percentile; 104 is in the 13th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10501
1041
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1050 is in the 17th percentile; 104 is in the 17th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1050 higher · +3 (+100%)
10506
1043
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

1050 is in the 50th percentile; 104 is in the 10th · 152 models

1050 (A)104 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model1050104—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
ManufacturerWisconsinKohler—
ModelTR-10DK241AS—
Power Output10hp10.1hp▲ 104+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM3,800RPM3,600RPM▲ 1050+200 RPM · +6%
Cylinders11Same
Displacement20.2ci23.9ci▲ 104+3.7 ci · +18%
Bore3.1in3.3in▲ 104+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.6in2.9in▲ 104+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
Length63in63.8in▲ 104+0.8 in · +1%
Width33.9in33.1in▲ 1050+0.8 in · +2%
Height39.8in39.4in▲ 1050+0.4 in · +1%
Operating Weight644lb604lb▲ 1050+40 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent, Dry Disc Clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded3,600rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded525rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCub Cadet three-point—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeManual External Compression BandDry disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 104Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 7th percentile (10 hp)B · 10th percentile (10.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 5th percentile (20.2 ci)B · 13th percentile (23.9 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 10th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 41st percentile (644 lb)B · 38th percentile (604 lb)
A · 1050B · 104Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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