Cub Cadet 60 vs Cub Cadet 71
Verdict: Cub Cadet 60 vs Cub Cadet 71
The Cub Cadet 60 and the Cub Cadet 71 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 71 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 6 hp. Cub Cadet 60 is the lighter machine (172 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 71 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 60 is the newer design (1968 vs 1965). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 71 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 60 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.