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Cub Cadet 60 vs Cub Cadet Original
Verdict: Cub Cadet 60 vs Cub Cadet Original
The Cub Cadet 60 and the Cub Cadet Original are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Original leads on rated power with 7 hp against 6 hp. Cub Cadet Original holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 60 is the newer design (1968 vs 1960). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Original 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.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
air-cooledReference
The optional creeper transmission adds a Danco UD-6 underdrive to the basic transmission.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
13.5 ciReference
16 ciReference
Power
4.5 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Starter
electricReference
electric optionalReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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73 x 64 mmReference
Fuel system
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Carter side-draft carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
1
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ThrottleReference
2
—
Clutch/brakeReference
3
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Gear shiftReference
4
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Creeper shiftReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 cmReference
108 cmReference
Weight
172 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
6-12Reference
Length
137 cmReference
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Shipping weight
172 kgReference
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Height
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96 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Cub Cadet 60 attachments
60 Serial Numbers
1968
7501Reference
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1969
35126Reference
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1970
40643Reference
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1971
50853Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
manual liftReference
creeperReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
6Reference
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Cub Cadet Original attachments
Original Serial Number Location
Original Serial Numbers
1961
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501Reference
1962
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23675Reference
1963
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49846Reference
Final
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65457Reference
38" Mower deck
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.