Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7 vs Cub Cadet 71

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7

Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7

7 HP · 1968–1972

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Cub Cadet 71

Cub Cadet 71

7 HP · 1965–1967

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7 and the Cub Cadet 71 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7 is the more recent model: production started in 1968, versus 1965 for the Cub Cadet 71.
  • The Cub Cadet 71 is heavier: 251 kg versus 168 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7.
  • The Cub Cadet 71 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 26".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors Emperor 7Cub Cadet 71
Power7 HP7 HP
Production years1968–19721965–1967
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight168 kg251 kg
Drive2WD2WD
Transmission—Gear
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase118 cm109 cm
Length167 cm160 cm
Mower deck26"38"

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