SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 73 vs Cub Cadet 72
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 73 and the Cub Cadet 72. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 735.2 kW (7.0 HP)
Cub Cadet 725.2 kW (7.0 HP)
Weight
Cub Cadet 73258.0 kg (568.8 lbs)
Cub Cadet 72251.0 kg (553.4 lbs)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 73 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 72Garden 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) | 251.0 kg (553.4 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Shaft-driven gear type with creeper and dry disc clutch | Creeper |
| Length | 162.0 cm (63.8 in.) | 162.0 cm (63.8 in.) |
| Years Made | 1969-1971 | 1967-1969 |
| 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 with dry disc clutch |
| Rear PTO Speed | 515 RPM | 525 RPM |
| Front PTO Type | Independent | Independent with mechanical clutch |
| Front PTO Speed | 3.600 RPM | 3.600 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 100.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 39.4 in.) | 100.0 cm (39.4 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | 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) | 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) | 4.0 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 | 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: 4.80×8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 6-12 | Lawn/turf: 6×12 |
| Spark Plug | — | Champion J-8 |
| Oil Capacity | — | 1.1 l (0.3 gal) |
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