Compare/Cub Cadet 526 vs Cub Cadet 73

Cub Cadet 526 vs Cub Cadet 73

Verdict: Cub Cadet 526 vs Cub Cadet 73

The Cub Cadet 526 and the Cub Cadet 73 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 73 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 5 hp. Cub Cadet 526 is the lighter machine (127 kg vs 258 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 73 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 526 is the newer design (1986 vs 1969). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 73 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.

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

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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

Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.Reference

Optional creeper range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.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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Starter type

manual recoilReference

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Displacement

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16 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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1000-3800Reference

Torque

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15.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2200Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion J-8Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 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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0.5 LReference

Transmission

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Clutch/brakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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Gear shiftReference

Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

idler pulleyReference

4.5-inch dry discReference

Oil type

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IH Hy-TranReference

Transmission

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creeperReference

Dimensions

Weight

127 kgReference

258 kgReference

Front tire

10.50x3.50Reference

4.80/4.00-8Reference

Rear tire

13.00x5.00Reference

6-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

10.50x3.50Reference

4.80/4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.00x5.00Reference

6-12Reference

Wheelbase

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109 cmReference

Length

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162 cmReference

Width

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84 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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100 cmReference

Shipping weight

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258 kgReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Front tread

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68 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Cub Cadet 526 attachments

26" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

gearReference

Cutting width

66 cmReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

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515 (0.937)Reference

Front PTO Type

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3600Reference

Cub Cadet 73 attachments

73 Serial Number Location

73 Serial Numbers

1969

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307000Reference

1970

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322858Reference

1971

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373301Reference

Final

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400000Reference

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.