Comparing Cub Cadet 73 vs John Deere 6530 Premium

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the Cub Cadet 73 and the John Deere 6530 Premium. The specifications are categorized into four main sections: Engine, Transmission, Dimensions, and Miscellaneous. By comparing these two tractors side by side, you can easily identify the similarities and differences between them and determine which one best suits your needs.

Cub Cadet 73
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Engine
Engine - Manufacturer Kohler John Deere
Engine - Model K161S 6068HL480
Engine - Cooling Type Air-cooled Liquid-cooled
Engine - Cylinder Orientation - -
Engine - Valve Configuration - -
Engine - Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Engine - Induction Type - -
Engine - Cylinders 1 6
Engine - Displacement (ci) 16.25 413.7
Engine - Bore (in) 2.87 4.19
Engine - Stroke (in) - -
Engine - Rated RPM 3600 2300
Engine - Power Output (hp) 7 Multiple ratings (115 ECE R24, 120 EC 97/98, 123 ECE R24 Max, 128 EC 97/68 Max)
Transmission
Transmission - Type Shaft-driven gear type Multiple options (PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad Plus, Creeper, AutoPowr)
Transmission - Forward Gears 6 24 (for PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad Plus, 36 for Creeper), infinite (for AutoPowr)
Transmission - Reverse Gears - -
Transmission - Total Gears - -
Dimensions
Length (in) 63.8 168.9
Width (in) 33.1 91.2
Height (in) 39.4 108
Operating Weight (lb) 569 11,200
Miscellaneous
Chassis 4x2 2WD 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type 2WD 4WD
Steering Type Manual -
Coolant Capacity (qts) - 29.6
Front Tire Diameter (in) - -
Front Tire Width (in) - Unknown (standard: 420/70R28, width not provided)
Rear Tire Diameter (in) - Unknown (standard: 18.4R38, actual diameter not provided)
Rear Tire Width (in) - Unknown (standard: 18.4R38, width not provided)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in) - -
Tire Type Lawn/Turf Standard tires (ag)
Manufacture - End Year 1971 -
Hitch Type Cub Cadet three-point (optional) -
Hitch Category - -
Hitch Position - -
Hitch Capacity (lb) - -
Operator Station Type Open operator station -
Starter Type Electric -
PTO Type Independent (Front) / Transmission with mechanical dry disc (Rear) -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm) 3600 (Front) / 515 (Rear) -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm) - -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm) - -
Brake Type Dry Disc -
Hydraulic System Type - Load-sensing pressure-flow compensating (PFC)