Compare/Cub Cadet 511 vs Cub Cadet 72

Cub Cadet 511 vs Cub Cadet 72

Verdict: Cub Cadet 511 vs Cub Cadet 72

The Cub Cadet 511 and the Cub Cadet 72 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 72 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 5 hp. Cub Cadet 72 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 511 is the newer design (1985 vs 1967). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 72 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

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Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

7 hp

Confidence

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

Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1.9 LReference

4.7 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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16.25 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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73 x 64 mmReference

Power

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5.2 kWReference

Compression

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6.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Idle RPM

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1000-3780Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion J-8Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.152 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

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3.3 LReference

Oil change

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30 hReference

Transmission

MTD TransmaticReference

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Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

4.5-inch dry discReference

Pressure

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27.6 barReference

Pump flow

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9.5 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

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525Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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3600Reference

Dimensions

Front tire

10.50x3.50Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Rear tire

13.00x5.00Reference

6-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

10.50x3.50Reference

4.80x4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.00x5.00Reference

6-12Reference

Wheelbase

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109 cmReference

Weight

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251 kgReference

Length

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162 cmReference

Width

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84 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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100 cmReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Cub Cadet 511 attachments

26" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

creeperReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 72 attachments

72 Serial Numbers

1967

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218010Reference

1968

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225056Reference

1969

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280840Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate mounted on the rear drive housing.Reference

Final

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306085Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

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.