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Cub Cadet 71 vs Cub Cadet 75
Verdict: Cub Cadet 71 vs Cub Cadet 75
The Cub Cadet 71 and the Cub Cadet 75 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 75 is the lighter machine (158 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 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 75 is the newer design (1971 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
2.8 LReference
Displacement
16 ciReference
16.79 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 64 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Compression
6.2:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
0.9 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
0.178 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
0.279 mmReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Sparkplug
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Champion CJ-8Reference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
1
Clutch/Brake PedalReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Gear ShiftReference
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4
Range ShiftReference
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Type
creeperReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
Cub (0.937 CCW)Reference
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Engine RPM
515@3600Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
114.3mm dry discReference
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
88 cmReference
Weight
251 kgReference
158 kgReference
Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Length
160 cmReference
142 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Shipping weight
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158 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
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 75 attachments
75 Serial Number Location
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.