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Cub Cadet 70 vs Cub Cadet 71
Verdict: Cub Cadet 70 vs Cub Cadet 71
The Cub Cadet 70 and the Cub Cadet 71 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Cub Cadet 71 is the lighter machine (251 kg vs 254 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 71 is the newer design (1965 vs 1963). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
7 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
16 ciReference
16 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 64 mmReference
73 x 64 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Compression
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6.2:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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3.3 LReference
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
Transmission
1
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Clutch/Brake PedalReference
2
—
ThrottleReference
3
—
Gear ShiftReference
4
—
Range ShiftReference
Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
114.3mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
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Cub (0.937 CCW)Reference
Engine RPM
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515@3600Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
254 kgReference
251 kgReference
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
84 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
101 cmReference
Shipping weight
254 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet 70 attachments
70 Serial Number Location
70 Serial Numbers
1963
65458Reference
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1964
73875Reference
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1965
104307Reference
127161Reference
Final
127160Reference
218009Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 71 attachments
71 Serial Numbers
1966
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137051Reference
1967
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180268Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference
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.