Quick answer:
The Cub Cadet 105 tractor engine horsepower found is 10 hp. PTO horsepower found is 8.5 hp.
Engine HP10 hp
PTO HP8.5 hp
Power / weight16 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet 105 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 10 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 8.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 23.9 cu in (0.39 L) |
| Operating weight | 625 lb (283 kg) |
| PTO-to-engine ratio | 85% of engine horsepower |
| Power-to-weight | 16 hp per 1,000 lb |
| Horsepower class | low-power mower / garden tractor |
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
PTO horsepower benchmark
Operating weight benchmark
Power-to-weight benchmark
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 105 Horsepower FAQ
| Engine horsepower | The Cub Cadet 105 tractor engine horsepower found is 10 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet 105 is 8.5 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements. |
| Horsepower class | The Cub Cadet 105 is listed as low-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found. |
| Rated engine RPM | The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet 105 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating. |
| Engine specs found | Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 105 include 23.9 cu in (0.39 L) displacement. |
| Operating weight | The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 105 is 625 lb (283 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor. |
| PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio | The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet 105 is 85% of engine horsepower based on the figures found. |
| Power-to-weight | The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet 105 is 16 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found. |
| Horsepower planning note | When comparing the Cub Cadet 105, engine horsepower is the headline figure, while PTO horsepower is the better implement-sizing figure. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.



