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Cub Cadet Spirit of 76

The Cub Cadet Spirit of 76 was a special edition lawn tractor produced from 1975 to 1976 to commemorate the US Bicentennial. It featured a 7 hp Briggs & Stratton 278cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed unsynchronized Peerless transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor had an open operator station with a padded seat and was equipped with 13x5.00-6 front tires and 18x8.50-2 rear tires. Electrical system included a 12-volt battery with negative ground. A total of 3,504 units were built.
Cub Cadet Spirit of 76lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton 1707007 hp enginePeerless transmission3-speed gear19751976tractor specs
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ModelSpirit of 76

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet Spirit of 76

Power

Power:7 hp (5.2 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 170700
Power:7 hp (5.2 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.375 inches (76 x 60 mm)
Displacement:278 cc (17 ci)
Starter volts:12

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station with padded seat.

Production

Notes:The Spirit of 76 was a special edition of the Cadet 76 for for the US Bicentennial.
Total built:3,504
Manufacturer:Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission:Peerless

Serial Numbers

1975:028600
1976:031288
Final:032314
Location:Serial number tag mounted below seat.

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:18x8.50-2
Front tire:13x5.00-6