[Alvy]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

Alvy, a 73 an 83?

Correct. I'm learning buddy. Grasshopper right here!

Says this:

The plans called for the replacement of the 7 horsepower model 72 cub cadet with an 8 horsepower model (model number unknown) this plan was based on the anticipated introduction of a 7 horsepower mowing tractor (later to be called the cadet 76) concurrently with the new model 107, 126, and 127 cub cadets in 1970. However due to the necessity of utilizing available engineering manpower on higher priority programs (farm tractors and combines) the 8 horsepower model would not materialize at this time. Thus the model 72 would be replaced by the model 83, but was later renumbered the model 73. This involved a change of decal only