Cub Cadet 60 Horsepower (26 hp)

Quick answer:

The Cub Cadet 60 tractor engine horsepower found is 26 hp.

Engine HP26 hp
Power / weight68.4 hp per 1,000 lb

Cub Cadet 60 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 26 hp
Rated engine RPM 3,600 rpm
Engine torque 25.3 lb-ft (34 Nm)
Engine displacement 44.3 cu in (0.73 L)
Engine /747cc
Operating weight 380 lb (172 kg)
Power-to-weight 68.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class mid-power mower / garden tractor

Horsepower Benchmarks

Engine horsepower benchmark

This model

26 hp

Average

23 hp

Low

12 hp

High

40 hp

Operating weight benchmark

This model

380 lb

Average

1,200 lb

Low

500 lb

High

2,600 lb

Power-to-weight benchmark

This model

68.4 hp/1k lb

Average

20 hp/1k lb

Low

12 hp/1k lb

High

35 hp/1k lb

Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.

Cub Cadet 60 Horsepower FAQ

Engine horsepower The Cub Cadet 60 tractor engine horsepower found is 26 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
Horsepower class The Cub Cadet 60 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet 60 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque The engine torque found for the Cub Cadet 60 is 25.3 lb-ft (34 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 60 include /747cc and 44.3 cu in (0.73 L) displacement.
Operating weight The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 60 is 380 lb (172 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet 60 is 68.4 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note When comparing the Cub Cadet 60, start with the listed engine horsepower and then check PTO power if you are sizing implements.
Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.