Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1050 vs Cub Cadet 108

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 108

Lawn and Garden

power
10.1 hp
displacement
23.9 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
3
Full 108 specs
BolensBolens 1050
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 108

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ 108 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
105010 hp
10810.1 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1050 is in the 7th percentile; 108 is in the 10th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 108 higher · +3.7 ci (+18%)
105020.2 ci
10823.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1050 is in the 5th percentile; 108 is in the 13th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10501
1081
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1050 is in the 17th percentile; 108 is in the 17th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1050 higher · +3 (+100%)
10506
1083
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

1050 is in the 50th percentile; 108 is in the 10th · 152 models

1050 (A)108 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
Model1050108—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
ManufacturerWisconsinKohler—
ModelTR-10DK241A—
Power Output10hp10.1hp▲ 108+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM3,800RPM3,600RPM▲ 1050+200 RPM · +6%
Cylinders11Same
Displacement20.2ci23.9ci▲ 108+3.7 ci · +18%
Bore3.1in3.3in▲ 108+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.6in2.9in▲ 108+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
TypeGearGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
Length63in68.9in▲ 108+5.9 in · +9%
Width33.9in32.7in▲ 1050+1.2 in · +4%
Height39.8in40.9in▲ 108+1.1 in · +3%
Operating Weight644lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
TypeNot recordedFront: Independent with mechanical clutch, Rear: Transmission PTO with dry disc clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded3,600rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSleeve hitch—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeManual External Compression BandDry disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1050Cub Cadet 108Difference
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)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 6th percentile (63 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · 1050B · 108Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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