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Cub Cadet 71 vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
Verdict: Cub Cadet 71 vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
The Cub Cadet 71 and the Cub Cadet Spirit of 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 Spirit of 76 is the newer design (1975 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-cooledReference
Total built
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3,504Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
16 ciReference
17 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 64 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
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Compression
6.2:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
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Power
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5.2 kWReference
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
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
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
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
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Weight
251 kgReference
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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
23x8.50-12Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
Length
160 cmReference
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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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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
Serial number tag mounted below seat.Reference
Final
218009Reference
032314Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Spirit of 76 Serial Numbers
1975
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028600Reference
1976
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031288Reference
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.