Craftsman 131.9640 vs Cub Cadet 73
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.9640 and the Cub Cadet 73 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 73 is the more recent model: production started in 1969, versus 1968 for the Craftsman 131.9640.
- The Cub Cadet 73 is heavier: 258 kg versus 120 kg for the Craftsman 131.9640.
- The Cub Cadet 73 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.9640 | Cub Cadet 73 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1968 | 1969–1971 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 120 kg | 258 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 109 cm |
| Length | 137 cm | 162 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 38" |