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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 73
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 7 hp
- displacement
- 16.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 73 vs Wheel Horse C-81
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Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse C-81
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 8 hp
- displacement
- 18.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Cub CadetCub Cadet 73
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse C-81
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ C-81 higher · +1 hp (+14%)737 hp
C-818 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
73 is in the 2nd percentile; C-81 is in the 4th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ C-81 higher · +2.3 ci (+14%)7316.3 ci
C-8118.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
73 is in the 1st percentile; C-81 is in the 2nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied731
C-811
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
73 is in the 17th percentile; C-81 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied736
C-816
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
73 is in the 50th percentile; C-81 is in the 50th · 152 models
73 (A)C-81 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | 73 | C-81 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K161S | K181S | — |
| Power Output | 7hp | 8hp | ▲ C-81+1 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 16.3ci | 18.6ci | ▲ C-81+2.3 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 2.9in | 3in | ▲ C-81+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.5in | 2.8in | ▲ C-81+0.3 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven gear type | Belt-driven gear type | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 63.8in | 65in | ▲ C-81+1.2 in · +2% |
| Width | 33.1in | 35.8in | ▲ C-81+2.7 in · +8% |
| Height | 39.4in | 40.9in | ▲ C-81+1.5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 569lb | 540lb | ▲ 73+29 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Cub Cadet three-point | Sleeve hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | 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 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 73 | Wheel Horse C-81 | 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 · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 31st percentile (569 lb)B · 25th percentile (540 lb)
A · 73B · C-81Median Lawn and Garden Tractor