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Cub Cadet 76 vs Cub Cadet Original
Verdict: Cub Cadet 76 vs Cub Cadet Original
The Cub Cadet 76 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 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 76 is the newer design (1972 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-cooledReference
The optional creeper transmission adds a Danco UD-6 underdrive to the basic transmission.Reference
Variants
Spirit of 76
special editionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
16.8 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
electricReference
electric optionalReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
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
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
Transmission
PeerlessReference
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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
109 cmReference
108 cmReference
Weight
181 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-2Reference
6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-2Reference
6-12Reference
Length
154 cmReference
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Shipping weight
181 kgReference
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Height
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96 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Cub Cadet 76 attachments
76 Serial Numbers
1972
07501Reference
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1973
14928Reference
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1974
19862Reference
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1975
20882Reference
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1976
27043Reference
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Location:
Serial number tag mounted below seat.Reference
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Final
28599Reference
65457Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
creeperReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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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
38" Mower deck
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.