Cub Cadet Original vs Simplicity 700
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet Original and the Simplicity 700 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The Cub Cadet Original is the more recent model: production started in 1960, versus 1959 for the Simplicity 700.
- The Cub Cadet Original has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Original | Simplicity 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1960–1963 | 1959–1960 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 240 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 108 cm | 111 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Original or the Simplicity 700?
The Cub Cadet Original and the Simplicity 700 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Original or the Simplicity 700?
The Cub Cadet Original is the more recent model: production started in 1960, versus 1959 for the Simplicity 700.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Original or the Simplicity 700?
The Cub Cadet Original has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
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