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Cub Cadet 75 vs Cub Cadet Original
Verdict: Cub Cadet 75 vs Cub Cadet Original
The Cub Cadet 75 and the Cub Cadet Original 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 Original holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 75 is the newer design (1971 vs 1960). 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
The optional creeper transmission adds a Danco UD-6 underdrive to the basic transmission.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
16.79 ciReference
16 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 60 mmReference
73 x 64 mmReference
Power (gross)
5.2 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
oil bathReference
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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Power
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5.2 kWReference
Fuel system
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Carter side-draft carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Starter
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electric optionalReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
1
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ThrottleReference
2
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Clutch/brakeReference
3
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Gear shiftReference
4
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Creeper shiftReference
Type
gearReference
creeperReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 cmReference
108 cmReference
Weight
158 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
6-12Reference
Length
142 cmReference
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Shipping weight
158 kgReference
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Height
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96 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Cub Cadet 75 attachments
75 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Original attachments
Original Serial Number Location
Original Serial Numbers
1961
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501Reference
1962
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23675Reference
1963
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49846Reference
Final
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65457Reference
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 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.