SPECS / COMPARISON
Wheel Horse RJ-35 Ride Away Jr. vs Cub Cadet 71
A detailed comparison of the Wheel Horse RJ-35 Ride Away Jr. and the Cub Cadet 71. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Wheel Horse RJ-35 Ride Away Jr.2.7 kW (3.6 HP)
Cub Cadet 715.2 kW (7.0 HP)
| Specification | Wheel Horse RJ-35 Ride Away Jr. Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 71 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 2.7 kW (3.6 HP) | 5.2 kW (7.0 HP) |
| Transmission Type | Belt | Shaft-driven gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Years Made | 1955-1957 | 1965-1967 |
| Engine Model | Clinton B-1200 | Kohler K161 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 167 cc (10.2 cu in.) | 266 cc (16.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 627.13 cm (246.90 in.) | 7.29 cm (2.87 in.) |
| Stroke | 539.75 cm (212.50 in.) | 6.35 cm (2.50 in.) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Weight | — | 330.0 kg (727.5 lbs) |
| Length | — | 160.0 cm (63.0 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Transmission |
| Front PTO Type | — | Independent with mechanical clutch |
| Rated RPM | — | 3600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | — | 6.2:1 |
| Battery | — | 12 V |
| Height | — | 101.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 39.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | — | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 4.7 l (1.2 gal) |
| Gears | — | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 6.9 MPH (11.1 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | — | Dry disc |
| Front Tires | — | Lawn/turf: 4.80×4.00-8, 16×6.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | — | Lawn/turf: 6-12, 23×8.50-12 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

