SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 72 vs Wheel Horse B-80
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 72 and the Wheel Horse B-80. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 725.2 kW (7.0 HP)
Wheel Horse B-806.0 kW (8.1 HP)
Weight
Cub Cadet 72251.0 kg (553.4 lbs)
Wheel Horse B-80244.0 kg (537.9 lbs)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 72 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Wheel Horse B-80 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 5.2 kW (7.0 HP) | 6.0 kW (8.1 HP) |
| Weight | 251.0 kg (553.4 lbs) | 244.0 kg (537.9 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Creeper | Belt-driven gear type |
| Length | 162.0 cm (63.8 in.) | 165.0 cm (65.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1967-1969 | 1974-1977 |
| Engine Model | Kohler K161 | Kohler K181S |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 266 cc (16.2 cu in.) | 304 cc (18.6 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.29 cm (2.87 in.) | 7.49 cm (2.95 in.) |
| Stroke | 6.35 cm (2.50 in.) | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission with dry disc clutch | — |
| Rear PTO Speed | 525 RPM | — |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
| Front PTO Speed | 3.600 RPM | — |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | — |
| Spark Plug | Champion J-8 | Champion RJ8C |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, 24Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 100.0 cm (39.4 in.) | 101.0 cm (39.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | 5.7 l (1.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.1 l (0.3 gal) | 0.9 l (0.2 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 3.3 l (0.9 gal) | — |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 6.8 MPH (10.9 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) | 4.2 km/h (Forward: 5.4 MPH (8.7 km/h) Reverse: 2.6 MPH) |
| Brakes | Dry disc | — |
| Drawbar Category | Cub Cadet three-point | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 4.80×8 | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 6×12 | Lawn/turf: 22×7.50-12 |
| Width | — | 83.0 cm (32.7 in.) |
| Engine Oil Type | — | API SF or SG, SAE 30W, 5W-20 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.