The Cub Cadet 1030 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1992 to 1996 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 10.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1-gallon fuel tank. The mower uses an 8-speed belt-driven CVT transmission with 8 forward and 1 reverse gear. It has a wheelbase of 48 inches, length of 58 inches, and height of 43 inches at the steering wheel, weighing 326 lbs. The mower is two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes, and an open operator station. It includes a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The PTO is mid-mounted, independent, and manually clutched.