Cub Cadet 73 vs Simplicity 700
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 73 and the Simplicity 700 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 73 is the more recent model: production started in 1969, versus 1959 for the Simplicity 700.
- The Cub Cadet 73 is heavier: 258 kg versus 240 kg for the Simplicity 700.
- The Cub Cadet 73 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 73 | Simplicity 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1969–1971 | 1959–1960 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 258 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" |