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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 Gibson Super D
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GibsonModel B
Gibson Super D
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 6 hp
- displacement
- 23 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 3
Cub CadetCub Cadet 72
vs
GibsonGibson Super D
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 72 higher · +1 hp (+17%)727 hp
Super D6 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
72 is in the 2nd percentile; Super D is in the 1st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Super D higher · +6.7 ci (+41%)7216.3 ci
Super D23 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
72 is in the 1st percentile; Super D is in the 7th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied721
Super D1
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
72 is in the 17th percentile; Super D is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied723
Super D3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
72 is in the 10th percentile; Super D is in the 10th · 152 models
72 (A)Super D (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Gibson | — |
| Model | 72 | Super D | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Wisconsin | — |
| Model | K161 | AEH | — |
| Power Output | 7hp | 6hp | ▲ 72+1 hp · +17% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 16.3ci | 23ci | ▲ Super D+6.7 ci · +41% |
| Bore | 2.9in | 3in | ▲ Super D+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.5in | 3.3in | ▲ Super D+0.8 in · +32% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 63.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 33.1in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 39.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 553lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 525rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 4.00x12 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 72 | Gibson Super D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 2nd percentile (7 hp)B · 1st percentile (6 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 1st percentile (16.3 ci)B · 7th percentile (23 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 10th percentile (3)B · 10th percentile (3)
A · 72B · Super DMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor