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FeatureCub Cadet 73TractorCub Cadet 70Tractor
Tractor Main CategoryGarden and Lawn Care TractorsGarden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor TypeLawn TractorGarden Tractor
Horsepower5.2 kW5.2 kW
Weight258.0 kg—
Transmission TypeShaft-driven gear type with creeper and dry disc clutchCreeper
Length162.0 cm—
Years Made1969-19711963-1965
Engine ModelKohler K161SKohler K161
Engine Type4-stroke, air-cooled4-stroke, air-cooled
Fuel TypeGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Displacement266 cc266 cc
Bore7.29 cm7.29 cm
Stroke6.35 cm6.35 cm
Rear PTO TypeTransmission with mechanical dry discTransmission
Rear PTO Speed515 RPM—
Front PTO TypeIndependent—
Front PTO Speed3.600 RPM—
Rated RPM3600 RPM3600 RPM
Compression Ratio6.2:1—
Battery12 V12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height100.0 cm101.0 cm
Wheelbase109.0 cm109.0 cm
Ground Clearance15.0 cm—
Fuel Tank Capacity4.7 l4.7 l
Transmission Oil Capacity3.8 l—
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse6 forward and 2 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed4.0 km/h—
BrakesDry discDry disc
Drawbar CategoryCub Cadet three-point—
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualManual
Front TiresLawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8, 16×6.50-8
Rear TiresLawn/turf: 6-12Lawn/turf: 6-12, 8-12
Spark Plug—Champion RJ8C
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