Cub Cadet 73

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 73 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1969 to 1971. It's perfect for small yards and gardens. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to use in tight spaces.

The Cub Cadet 73 is powered by a small Kohler K161S engine. This engine has one cylinder and runs on gasoline. It's air-cooled, which means it doesn't need water to stay cool. The engine is very small compared to other tractors, but it can still do the job well. It has 7 horsepower, which is enough for most lawn tasks. The tractor has a gear-type transmission with 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds, giving you good control over your speed.

This tractor is quite light, weighing 569 pounds. It's small too, measuring about 64 inches long, 33 inches wide, and 39 inches tall. The Cub Cadet 73 has lawn tires, a three-point hitch, and a power take-off (PTO) system. The PTO can run at 3600 rpm, which is very fast. It also has an open operator station and an electric starter, making it easy to use. Overall, the Cub Cadet 73 is a simple, reliable tractor for basic lawn and garden work.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 7 hp (5.2 kW)

Transmission: Shaft-driven gear type

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 569 lb (258 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 73 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 73 is Poor. It is greater than 1% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Cub Cadet 73 is Average. It is greater than 43% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Cub Cadet 73 is Poor. It is greater than 1% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Cub Cadet 73 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
K161S
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Cylinders
1
Displacement
16 ci (0.3 L)
Bore
2.87 in (72.9 mm)
Stroke
2.52 in (64.0 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
7 hp (5.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
Shaft-driven gear type
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Dry Disc