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Cub Cadet 73 vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
Verdict: Cub Cadet 73 vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
The Cub Cadet 73 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 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-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Total built
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3,504Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
16 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
1000-3800Reference
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Torque
15.2 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2200Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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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Starter
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electricReference
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
PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized 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
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Front PTO Type
3600Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
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Weight
258 kgReference
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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
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Width
84 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
100 cmReference
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Shipping weight
258 kgReference
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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
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
Location:
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Serial number tag mounted below seat.Reference
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.