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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 72
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 7 hp
- displacement
- 16.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 3
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 72 vs Cub Cadet 86
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 86
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 8 hp
- displacement
- 18.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 3
Cub CadetCub Cadet 72
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 86
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 86 higher · +1 hp (+14%)727 hp
868 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
72 is in the 2nd percentile; 86 is in the 4th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 86 higher · +2.3 ci (+14%)7216.3 ci
8618.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
72 is in the 1st percentile; 86 is in the 2nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied721
861
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
72 is in the 17th percentile; 86 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied723
863
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
72 is in the 10th percentile; 86 is in the 10th · 152 models
72 (A)86 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 72 | 86 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K161 | K181 | — |
| Power Output | 7hp | 8hp | ▲ 86+1 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 16.3ci | 18.6ci | ▲ 86+2.3 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 2.9in | 2.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.5in | 2.8in | ▲ 86+0.3 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 63.8in | 68.9in | ▲ 86+5.1 in · +8% |
| Width | 33.1in | 32.7in | ▲ 72+0.4 in · +1% |
| Height | 39.4in | 40.9in | ▲ 86+1.5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 553lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Independent (front - mechanical clutch) / Transmission (rear - optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | 515rpm | ▲ 72+3,085 rpm · +599% |
| Speed 2 | 525rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Sleeve (optional) | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Mechanical disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Cub Cadet 86 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 2nd percentile (7 hp)B · 4th percentile (8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 1st percentile (16.3 ci)B · 2nd percentile (18.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 10th percentile (3)B · 10th percentile (3)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 8th percentile (63.8 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · 72B · 86Median Lawn and Garden Tractor