Search
Cub Cadet 526 vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
Verdict: Cub Cadet 526 vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
The Cub Cadet 526 and the Cub Cadet Spirit of 76 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Spirit of 76 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 5 hp. Cub Cadet 526 is the newer design (1986 vs 1975). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Spirit of 76 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.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
—
—
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
air-cooledReference
Total built
—
3,504Reference
Steering
—
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
—
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
—
Starter type
manual recoilReference
—
Displacement
—
17 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
—
76 x 60 mmReference
Power
—
5.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
—
3600Reference
Starter
—
electricReference
Starter volts
—
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
idler pulleyReference
—
Transmission
—
PeerlessReference
Dimensions
Weight
127 kgReference
—
Front tire
10.50x3.50Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
13.00x5.00Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.50x3.50Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.00x5.00Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
Cub Cadet 526 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
—
Spirit of 76 Serial Numbers
1975
—
028600Reference
1976
—
031288Reference
Location:
—
Serial number tag mounted below seat.Reference
Final
—
032314Reference
Electrical
Ground
—
negativeReference
Battery volts
—
12Reference
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.