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Cub Cadet 71 vs Cub Cadet 73
Verdict: Cub Cadet 71 vs Cub Cadet 73
The Cub Cadet 71 and the Cub Cadet 73 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 258 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 73 is the newer design (1969 vs 1965). 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-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Optional creeper range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
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
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Compression
6.2:1Reference
6.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
0.5 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
0.152 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
0.432 mmReference
Power
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5.2 kWReference
Idle RPM
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1000-3800Reference
Torque
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15.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion J-8Reference
Transmission
1
Clutch/Brake PedalReference
Clutch/brakeReference
2
ThrottleReference
ThrottleReference
3
Gear ShiftReference
Gear shiftReference
4
Range ShiftReference
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Type
creeperReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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IH Hy-TranReference
Transmission
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creeperReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
Cub (0.937 CCW)Reference
515 (0.937)Reference
Engine RPM
515@3600Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
114.3mm dry discReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Front PTO Type
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3600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
251 kgReference
258 kgReference
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
6-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
162 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
84 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
100 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cast-ironReference
Front tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
68 cmReference
Shipping weight
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258 kgReference
Cub Cadet 71 attachments
71 Serial Numbers
1965
127161Reference
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1966
137051Reference
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1967
180268Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.Reference
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Final
218009Reference
400000Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 73 attachments
73 Serial Number Location
73 Serial Numbers
1969
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307000Reference
1970
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322858Reference
1971
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373301Reference
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.