Cub Cadet 71 vs Wheel Horse 704
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 71 and the Wheel Horse 704 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 71 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1964 for the Wheel Horse 704.
- The Cub Cadet 71 is heavier: 251 kg versus 181 kg for the Wheel Horse 704.
- The Cub Cadet 71 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 71 | Wheel Horse 704 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1965–1967 | 1964 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 251 kg | 181 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 104 cm |
| Length | 160 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 71 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Cub Cadet 71 and the Wheel Horse 704 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 71 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Cub Cadet 71 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1964 for the Wheel Horse 704.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 71 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Cub Cadet 71 is heavier: 251 kg versus 181 kg for the Wheel Horse 704.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 71 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Cub Cadet 71 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
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