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Cub Cadet 70 vs Cub Cadet 76
Verdict: Cub Cadet 70 vs Cub Cadet 76
The Cub Cadet 70 and the Cub Cadet 76 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 76 is the lighter machine (181 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 70 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 76 is the newer design (1972 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-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
16 ciReference
16.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 64 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
creeperReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
manualReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
254 kgReference
181 kgReference
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8-12Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
Length
160 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Shipping weight
254 kgReference
181 kgReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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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
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Final
127160Reference
28599Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
Spirit of 76
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special editionReference
Cub Cadet 76 attachments
76 Serial Numbers
1972
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07501Reference
1973
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14928Reference
1974
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19862Reference
1975
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20882Reference
1976
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27043Reference
Location:
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Serial number tag mounted below seat.Reference
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 cmReference
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.