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Cub Cadet 511 vs Cub Cadet 60
Verdict: Cub Cadet 511 vs Cub Cadet 60
The Cub Cadet 511 and the Cub Cadet 60 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 60 leads on rated power with 6 hp against 5 hp. Cub Cadet 511 is the newer design (1985 vs 1968). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 60 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 511 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
6 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
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Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Displacement
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13.5 ciReference
Power
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4.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
MTD TransmaticReference
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Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
10.50x3.50Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
13.00x5.00Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.50x3.50Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.00x5.00Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Wheelbase
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88 cmReference
Weight
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172 kgReference
Length
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137 cmReference
Shipping weight
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172 kgReference
Cub Cadet 511 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
manual liftReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
81 cmReference
Cub Cadet 60 attachments
60 Serial Numbers
1968
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7501Reference
1969
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35126Reference
1970
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40643Reference
1971
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50853Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.