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Lawn Tractor · 1969Unverified

Cub Cadet 73

Name: Cub Cadet 73
Brand: Cub Cadet

Cub Cadet 73 — 1X6/1X7 Series · 7 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Cub Cadet 73 is a lawn tractor with a 7 hp rated power output, which positions it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1969 to 1971. The machine is equipped with a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and a two-wheel drive system with a 3-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 258 kg, suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

7 hp

Weight

258 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

83 rows

Recorded power

7 hp

Recorded weight

258 kg

Transmissions

3-speed gear

Production years

1969-1971

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Garden tractorReference

Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USAReference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Dry disc brakesReference

Open operator station with steel pan seat.Reference

Engine

7HP Kohler 262cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank4.7 LReference

Kohler K-161Reference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooledReference

Displacement16 ciReference

Bore/Stroke73 x 64 mmReference

Power5.2 kWReference

Compression6.2:1Reference

Rated RPM3600Reference

Idle RPM1000-3800Reference

Torque15.2 NmReference

Torque RPM2200Reference

Starter volts12Reference

SparkplugChampion J-8Reference

Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Point gap0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance0.152 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity1.2 LReference

Transmission

3-speed gearReference

6-speedReference

TypegearReference

Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch4.5-inch dry discReference

Oil capacity3.3 LReference

Oil typeIH Hy-TranReference

1Clutch/brakeReference

2ThrottleReference

3Gear shiftReference

TransmissioncreeperReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity3.3 LReference

Oil capacity0.5 LReference

Optional creeper range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

TypeCub Cadet three-pointReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTO Type515 (0.937)Reference

Clutchmechanical dry discReference

Front PTO Type3600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase109 cmReference

Weight258 kgReference

Front tire4.80/4.00-8Reference

Rear tire6-12Reference

Lawn/turf front4.80/4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear6-12Reference

Length162 cmReference

Width84 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)100 cmReference

Shipping weight258 kgReference

Ground clearance15 cmReference

Front axleCast-ironReference

Flange rear axleReference

Front tread68 cmReference

Rear tread68 cmReference

Cub Cadet 73 attachments

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

42" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

73 Serial Number Location

Serial plate on rear of tractor.Reference

73 Serial Numbers

1969307000Reference

1970322858Reference

1971373301Reference

Final400000Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemgeneratorReference

Charging amps15Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

42" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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