Cub Cadet Original vs Simplicity 700

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet Original

Cub Cadet Original

7 HP · 1960–1963

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Simplicity 700

Simplicity 700

7 HP · 1959–1960

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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 OriginalSimplicity 700
Power7 HP7 HP
Production years1960–19631959–1960
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight—240 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase108 cm111 cm
Mower deck38"32"

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