Compare/Cub Cadet 72 vs Cub Cadet 76

Cub Cadet 72 vs Cub Cadet 76

Verdict: Cub Cadet 72 vs Cub Cadet 76

The Cub Cadet 72 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 251 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 72 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 76 is the newer design (1972 vs 1967). 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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Cub Cadet

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Cub Cadet

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Clear

Rated power

7 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.Reference

air-cooledReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

4.7 LReference

3.8 LReference

Displacement

16.25 ciReference

16.8 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 64 mmReference

76 x 60 mmReference

Power

5.2 kWReference

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Compression

6.2:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Idle RPM

1000-3780Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion J-8Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 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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Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

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Oil change

30 hReference

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Power (gross)

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5.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oiled foamReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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PeerlessReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

creeperReference

belt-driven gearReference

Pressure

27.6 barReference

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Pump flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Clutch

4.5-inch dry discReference

manualReference

Rear PTO Type

525Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

3600Reference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

109 cmReference

Weight

251 kgReference

181 kgReference

Front tire

4.80x4.00-8Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire

6-12Reference

18x8.50-2Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.80x4.00-8Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

6-12Reference

18x8.50-2Reference

Length

162 cmReference

154 cmReference

Width

84 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Rear tread

68 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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181 kgReference

Cub Cadet 72 attachments

72 Serial Numbers

1967

218010Reference

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1968

225056Reference

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1969

280840Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate mounted on the rear drive housing.Reference

Serial number tag mounted below seat.Reference

Final

306085Reference

28599Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

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

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.