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Cub Cadet 73 Technical Data

General Information

Tractor Model ...................... Cub Cadet 73
Tractor Type ...................... Garden tractor
Series ...................... 1X6/1X7
Manufacture Years ...................... 1969-1971
Fuel Type ...................... Gasoline
Attachments ...................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Cub Cadet 73 Engine Specifications

Engine Model ...................... Kohler K161
Engine Type ...................... 4-stroke, single cylinder gasoline
Number of Cylinders ...................... 1
Displacement, cu in (L) ...................... 16.0 (0.262)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ...................... 2.88 (73.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.52 (64.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 7.0 (5.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Fuel System ...................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model ...................... Kohler/Walbro
Carburetor Type ...................... Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet
Lubrication System ...................... Splash type
Cooling System ...................... Forced-air
Ignition System ...................... Magneto or battery
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ...................... 0.006-0.008 (0.15-0.20)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ...................... 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Spark Plug Type ...................... Champion RJ8C
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) ...................... 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.0256 (0.65)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 1.24 (4.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 1.3 (1.2)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Generator
Starter Type ...................... Electric
Number of Batteries ...................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts ...................... 12
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

Cub Cadet 73 Power Take-Off

PTO Location ...................... Rear or Front
Rear PTO Operational Type ...................... Transmission
Rear PTO Clutch ...................... Dry disc
Rear PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 525
Front PTO Operational Type ...................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch ...................... Mechanical
Front PTO Speed, rpm ...................... 3600

Cub Cadet 73 Transmission

Transmission Type ...................... 3F/1R, Gear
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 3
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 1
Clutch Type ...................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 4.5 (115)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 3.5 (3.3)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.9 (11.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)

Transmission Type ...................... 6F/2R, Creeper
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 2
Clutch Type ...................... Dry disc
Clutch Disc Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 4.5 (115)
Oil Capacity (Creeper), qts (L) ...................... 0.53 (0.50)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 6.8 (10.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.5 (4.0)
Maximum Forward Speed (with Creeper), mph (kph) ...................... 1.7 (2.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed (with Creeper), mph (kph) ...................... 0.6 (1.0)

Cub Cadet 73 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Dry disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 4.8x4.0-8
Rear Tire Size ...................... 6.0-12
Front Tread Width, in (mm) ...................... 27 (680)
Rear Tread Width, in (mm) ...................... 27 (680)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 43 (1090)
Length, in (mm) ...................... 64 (1620)
Height, in (mm) ...................... 39.8 (1000)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 33.3 (840)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 6 (150)
Weight, lb (kg) ...................... 620 (280)

Cub Cadet 73 Attachments

38-in Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (20-100)
Lift System (Std) ...................... Mechanical
Lift System (Opt) ...................... Electric

42-in Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (20-100)
Lift System (Std) ...................... Mechanical
Lift System (Opt) ...................... Electric

48-in Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 48 (1210)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (20-100)
Lift System (Std) ...................... Mechanical
Lift System (Opt) ...................... Electric

36-in Snowblower

Snowblower Model ...................... 36QA
Snowblower Type ...................... Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) ...................... 36 (910)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

42-in Snowblower

Snowblower Model ...................... 42QA
Snowblower Type ...................... Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type ...................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ...................... 42 (1060)
Height, in (mm) ...................... 16 (400)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical
Angle ...................... Manual

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