Compare/Cub Cadet 73 vs Cub Cadet 76

Cub Cadet 73 vs Cub Cadet 76

Verdict: Cub Cadet 73 vs Cub Cadet 76

The Cub Cadet 73 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 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 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 76 is the newer design (1972 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

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Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

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 range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.Reference

air-cooledReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

4.7 LReference

3.8 LReference

Displacement

16 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

1000-3800Reference

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Torque

15.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion J-8Reference

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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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Oil capacity

0.5 LReference

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Power (gross)

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5.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oiled foamReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Clutch/brakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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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

PeerlessReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

belt-driven 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

Weight

258 kgReference

181 kgReference

Front tire

4.80/4.00-8Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire

6-12Reference

18x8.50-2Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.80/4.00-8Reference

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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Shipping weight

258 kgReference

181 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

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

Location:

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Serial number tag mounted below seat.Reference

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.