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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 71
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 7 hp
- displacement
- 16.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 3
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 71 vs Cub Cadet 72
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 72
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 7 hp
- displacement
- 16.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 3
Cub CadetCub Cadet 71
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 72
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied717 hp
727 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
71 is in the 2nd percentile; 72 is in the 2nd · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied7116.3 ci
7216.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
71 is in the 1st percentile; 72 is in the 1st · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied711
721
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
71 is in the 17th percentile; 72 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied713
723
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
71 is in the 10th percentile; 72 is in the 10th · 152 models
71 (A)72 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 71 | 72 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K161 | K161 | Same |
| Power Output | 7hp | 7hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 16.3ci | 16.3ci | Same |
| Bore | 2.9in | 2.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.5in | 2.5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven gear type with dry disc clutch | Gear type with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 63in | 63.8in | ▲ 72+0.8 in · +1% |
| Width | 33.1in | 33.1in | Same |
| Height | 39.8in | 39.4in | ▲ 71+0.4 in · +1% |
| Operating Weight | 728lb | 553lb | ▲ 71+175 lb · +32% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Front: Independent with mechanical clutch, Rear: Transmission | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 3,600rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 525rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Dry disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 71 | Cub Cadet 72 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 2nd percentile (7 hp)B · 2nd percentile (7 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 1st percentile (16.3 ci)B · 1st percentile (16.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 10th percentile (3)B · 10th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 50th percentile (728 lb)B · 29th percentile (553 lb)
A · 71B · 72Median Lawn and Garden Tractor