Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 71
The Cub Cadet 71 is a garden tractor produced from 1965 to 1967 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 7 hp Kohler K161 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with 262 cc displacement. The tractor offers 3-speed and 6-speed transmission options with shaft-driven gear type and dry disc clutch. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches and weighs 555 lbs. The tractor includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, and dry disc brakes with an open operator station featuring a steel pan seat. It supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. The Cub Cadet 71 was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Power7 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model71
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 71
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K161 |
| Power | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.5 inches (73 x 64 mm) |
| Compression | 6.2:1 |
| Displacement | 262 cc (16 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station with steel pan seat. |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
Production
| Series | 1X2/1X3 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Years made | 1965 - 1967 |
Attachments
| Other | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 36" Snow blower | 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Options | 3-speed gear, 6-speed |
| Controls | Clutch/Brake Pedal, Throttle, Gear Shift, Range Shift |
| Transmission | creeper |
| Gears (3-speed) | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gears (6-speed) | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch (3-speed) | 114.3mm dry disc |
Serial Numbers
| 1965 | 127161 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 137051 |
| 1967 | 180268 |
| Final | 218009 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 33.3 inches (84 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Weight | 555 lbs (251 kg) |
| Rear tire | 6-12, 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Front axle | Cast-iron |
| Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8, 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches (101 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Front PTO | independent |