SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 73 vs Cub Cadet 70
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 73 and the Cub Cadet 70. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 735.2 kW (7.0 HP)
Cub Cadet 705.2 kW (7.0 HP)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 73 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 70Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 5.2 kW (7.0 HP) | 5.2 kW (7.0 HP) |
| Weight | 258.0 kg (568.8 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Shaft-driven gear type with creeper and dry disc clutch | Creeper |
| Length | 162.0 cm (63.8 in.) | — |
| Years Made | 1969-1971 | 1963-1965 |
| Engine Model | Kohler K161S | Kohler K161 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 266 cc (16.2 cu in.) | 266 cc (16.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.29 cm (2.87 in.) | 7.29 cm (2.87 in.) |
| Stroke | 6.35 cm (2.50 in.) | 6.35 cm (2.50 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission with mechanical dry disc | Transmission |
| Rear PTO Speed | 515 RPM | — |
| Front PTO Type | Independent | — |
| Front PTO Speed | 3.600 RPM | — |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 100.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 39.4 in.) | 101.0 cm (39.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 3.8 l (1.0 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) | — |
| Brakes | Dry disc | Dry disc |
| Drawbar Category | Cub Cadet three-point | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8 | Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8, 16×6.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 6-12 | Lawn/turf: 6-12, 8-12 |
| Spark Plug | — | Champion RJ8C |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.