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Cub Cadet 72 vs Cub Cadet Original
Verdict: Cub Cadet 72 vs Cub Cadet Original
The Cub Cadet 72 and the Cub Cadet Original 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 72 is the newer design (1967 vs 1960). 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
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
The optional creeper transmission adds a Danco UD-6 underdrive to the basic transmission.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
16.25 ciReference
16 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 64 mmReference
73 x 64 mmReference
Power
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Compression
6.2:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1000-3780Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electric optionalReference
Starter volts
12Reference
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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Fuel system
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Carter side-draft carburetorReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Transmission
1
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ThrottleReference
2
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Clutch/brakeReference
3
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Gear shiftReference
4
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Creeper shiftReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
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
4.5-inch dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
525Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
3600Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
108 cmReference
Weight
251 kgReference
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Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80x4.00-8Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
6-12Reference
Length
162 cmReference
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Width
84 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Height
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96 cmReference
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
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Final
306085Reference
65457Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Original attachments
Original Serial Number Location
Original Serial Numbers
1961
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501Reference
1962
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23675Reference
1963
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49846Reference
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 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.