Cub Cadet 73

The Cub Cadet 73 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: 570 lbs 258 kg.

Overview

	1969 - 1971 1X6/1X7 SeriesGarden tractor
1969 - 1971
1X6/1X7 Series
Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)
Garden tractor
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Cub Cadet 73 Engine
7HP Kohler 262cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1.25 gal 4.7 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station with steel pan seat.

Tractor hitch
Type	Cub Cadet three-point OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
Rear PTO Type	515 (0.937)
Clutch	mechanical dry disc
Front PTO Type	3600

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	43 inches 109 cm
Weight	570 lbs 258 kg
Front tire	4.80/4.00-8
Rear tire	6-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	generator
Charging amps	15
Battery volts	12

References
International Cub Cadet Tractors
Operator's Manual 73, 106, 107, 126, 127, and 147 (1 082 899 R1) published in 1969
Operator's Manual 73, 106, 107, 126, 127, and 147 (1 082 899 R2) published in 1972
Spring 1971 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester

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	2.875x2.50 inches 73 x 64 mm
Power	7 hp 5.2 kW
Compression	6.2:1
Rated RPM	3600
Idle RPM	1000-3800
Torque	11.2 lb-ft 15.2 Nm
Torque RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug	Champion J-8
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.006 inches (cold) 0.152 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.017 inches (cold) 0.432 mm
Oil capacity	1.25 qts 1.2 L

Transmission

Transmission options
3-speed gear
6-speed

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity	3.5 qts 3.3 L
Oil type	IH Hy-Tran

	IH Hy-Tran

73 Transmission Controls
1	Clutch/brake
2	Throttle
3	Gear shift

Transmission — creeper

Transmission	creeper
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity	3.5 qts (trans) 3.3 L
	0.5 qts (creeper) 0.5 L
Oil type	IH Hy-Tran
Optional creeper range is engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line.

	IH Hy-Tran

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 73 Tires
Lawn/turf front	4.80/4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear	6-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	43 inches 109 cm
Length	64 inches 162 cm
Width	33.25 inches 84 cm
Height (steering wheel)	39.75 inches 100 cm
Shipping weight	570 lbs 258 kg
Ground clearance	6 inches 15 cm
Front axle	Cast-iron
Flange rear axle
Front tread	27 inches 68 cm
Rear tread	27 inches 68 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
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

Cub Cadet 73, right side.

Cub Cadet 73, left side.

Cub Cadet 73 operator station and controls.

Cub Cadet 73 with lights.

Cub Cadet 73 garden tractor.