The Cub Cadet Recon 60 tractor engine horsepower found is 25 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 25 hp.
Engine HP25 hp
PTO HP25 hp
Power / weight24.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet Recon 60 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
25 hp
PTO horsepower
25 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
44.2 cu in (0.72 L)
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine
Kohler 724cc
Operating weight
1,035 lb (469 kg)
Power-to-weight
24.2 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
25 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
25 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
1,035 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
24.2 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 Recon 60 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet Recon 60 tractor engine horsepower found is 25 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet Recon 60 is 25 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet Recon 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 Recon 60 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet Recon 60 include Kohler 724cc, 44.2 cu in (0.72 L) displacement, and 2 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet Recon 60 is 1,035 lb (469 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 Recon 60 is 24.2 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Cub Cadet Recon 60, use 25 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before 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.
