Cub Cadet 526 vs Cub Cadet 72

Verdict: Cub Cadet 526 vs Cub Cadet 72

The Cub Cadet 526 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 526 is the lighter machine (127 kg vs 251 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 72 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 526 is the newer design (1986 vs 1967). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 72 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 526 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.