Cub Cadet 73 vs John Deere 57
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 73 and the John Deere 57 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The John Deere 57 is the more recent model: production started in 1971, versus 1969 for the Cub Cadet 73.
- The Cub Cadet 73 is heavier: 258 kg versus 147 kg for the John Deere 57.
- The Cub Cadet 73 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 73 | John Deere 57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1969–1971 | 1971–1974 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 258 kg | 147 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | — |
| Length | 162 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 34" |