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Cub Cadet 72 vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
Verdict: Cub Cadet 72 vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
The Cub Cadet 72 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 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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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
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Total built
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3,504Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
16.25 ciReference
17 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 64 mmReference
76 x 60 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
electricReference
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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Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
unsynchronized 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
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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
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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
4.80x4.00-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
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
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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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
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.