Cub Cadet 70
The Cub Cadet 70 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 262 cc 16 ci engine. The rated power output is 7 hp 5.2 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 560 lbs 254 kg.
Engine Power
7 hp
5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
560 lbs
254 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 70 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1963 - 1965
Garden tractor |
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1963 - 1965 | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Cub Cadet 70 Engine | |
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7HP Kohler 262cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.25 gal
4.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 560 lbs
254 kg |
Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Rear tire | 6-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Cub Cadet Lawn and Garden Tractor published in 1964, by International Harvester | |
Operator's Manual Rotary Mowers (1019804R3) published in 1965 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 262 cc / 16 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K-161 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 262 cc
16 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.5 inches
73 x 64 mm |
Power (gross) | 7 hp
5.2 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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3-speed gear | |
6-speed creeper |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse shaft-driven gear
Type | shaft-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Transmission | |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet 70 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 6-12 |
Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 8-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Length | 63 inches
160 cm |
Width | 33.2 inches
84 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches
101 cm |
Shipping weight | 560 lbs
254 kg |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Front tread | 27 inches
68 cm |
Rear tread | 27 inches
68 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
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