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Cub Cadet 73 vs Cub Cadet 75
Verdict: Cub Cadet 73 vs Cub Cadet 75
The Cub Cadet 73 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 258 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 73 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 75 is the newer design (1971 vs 1969). 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 range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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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
5.2 kWReference
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Compression
6.2:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1000-3800Reference
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Torque
15.2 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2200Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
Champion CJ-8Reference
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
Oil capacity
0.5 LReference
0.9 LReference
Power (gross)
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5.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
1
Clutch/brakeReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Gear shiftReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
IH Hy-TranReference
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Transmission
creeperReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
515 (0.937)Reference
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Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
manualReference
Front PTO Type
3600Reference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
88 cmReference
Weight
258 kgReference
158 kgReference
Front tire
4.80/4.00-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Length
162 cmReference
142 cmReference
Width
84 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
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Shipping weight
258 kgReference
158 kgReference
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 73 attachments
73 Serial Number Location
73 Serial Numbers
1969
307000Reference
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1970
322858Reference
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1971
373301Reference
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Final
400000Reference
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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.