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Originally Posted by J-Mech
No, but over the years some gearing changes were made. Mostly because of engines and tires. There are 2 or 3 second gear ratios. I don't remember there being any others for 1 and 3. Also, MWSC makes all kind of gears for pulling. There are options. But there weren't "choices" when you bought new.
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There were 3 different second gear ratios that IH Cub Cadets used. Early Cub Cadet 70 and 100's with serial number range of 65458 to 96765 had a 16 tooth 2nd gear. The gear would fail sometimes. It was a little on the slow side when you mow the grass. The later 70/100's serial number 96766 and above had a 19 tooth gear. The 19 tooth gear was used until the wide frame series came to the market. Cub Cadet went to a 17 tooth 2nd gear.
Speeds for the
16 tooth-3.0 mph
17 tooth-3.5 mph
19 tooth-3.9 mph