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Cub Cadet 75 vs Cub Cadet 76
Verdict: Cub Cadet 75 vs Cub Cadet 76
The Cub Cadet 75 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 75 is the lighter machine (158 kg vs 181 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 76 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 76 is the newer design (1972 vs 1971). 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
16.79 ciReference
16.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 60 mmReference
76 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
oiled foamReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Sparkplug
Champion CJ-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.178 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.279 mmReference
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Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
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Oil change
25 hReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
158 kgReference
181 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
Length
142 cmReference
154 cmReference
Shipping weight
158 kgReference
181 kgReference
Cub Cadet 75 attachments
75 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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
Final
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28599Reference
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.