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Cub Cadet Original vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
Verdict: Cub Cadet Original vs Cub Cadet Spirit of 76
The Cub Cadet Original 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 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
The optional creeper transmission adds a Danco UD-6 underdrive to the basic transmission.Reference
air-cooledReference
Total built
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3,504Reference
Steering
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manualReference
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
Fuel system
Carter side-draft carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electric optionalReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
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2
Clutch/brakeReference
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3
Gear shiftReference
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4
Creeper shiftReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
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Transmission
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PeerlessReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
108 cmReference
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Front tire
4.80x4.00-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80x4.00-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
18x8.50-2Reference
Height
96 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Cub Cadet Original attachments
Original Serial Number Location
Original Serial Numbers
1961
501Reference
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1962
23675Reference
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1963
49846Reference
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Final
65457Reference
032314Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
creeperReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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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.