Cub Cadet 71
The Cub Cadet 71 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: creeper. Operating weight: 555 lbs 251 kg.
Engine Power
7 hp
5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.25 gal
4.7 L
Transmission
creeper
Operating Weight
555 lbs
251 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 71 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1965 - 1967
1X2/1X3 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1965 - 1967 | |
1X2/1X3 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA | |
Cub Cadet 71 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 with steel pan seat. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 555 lbs
251 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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International Cub Cadet Lawn and Garden Tractor published in 1964 | |
Operator's Manual Rotary Mowers (1019804R3) published in 1965 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 262 cc / 16 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K161 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 262 cc
16 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.5 inches
73 x 64 mm |
Power | 7 hp
5.2 kW |
Compression | 6.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Cub Cadet 71 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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3-speed gear | |
6-speed |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse shaft-driven gear
Type | shaft-driven gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 114.3mm dry disc |
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Transmission | |
Transmission | creeper |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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71 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Clutch/Brake Pedal |
2 | Throttle |
3 | Gear Shift |
4 | Range Shift |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet 71 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 | 23x8.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Length | 63 inches
160 cm |
Width | 33.3 inches
84 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches
101 cm |
Weight | 555 lbs
251 kg |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Front axle | Cast-iron |
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 | |
Blade | |
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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