Cub Cadet 72 vs Simplicity 700
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 72 and the Simplicity 700 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 72 is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1959 for the Simplicity 700.
- The Cub Cadet 72 is heavier: 251 kg versus 240 kg for the Simplicity 700.
- The Cub Cadet 72 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 72 | Simplicity 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1967–1969 | 1959–1960 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 251 kg | 240 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 162 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 32" |