Cubcrafters XCub vs Maule M-7
The XCub (two-seat premium bush) and Maule M-7 (four-seat STOL utility) compare premium two-seat performance against four-seat utility value.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 16
- Median asking
- $449,900
- Range
- $324,270–$561,930
- Model years available
- 2016–2024
- For sale now
- 30
- Median asking
- $190,000
- Range
- $132,150–$338,500
- Model years available
- 1986–2021
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cubcrafters XCub | Maule M-7 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 75 |
| Serious | — | 5 |
| Fatal | — | 5 |
| Fatalities | — | 8 |
| % Fatal | — | 7% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cubcrafters Xcub | Maule M-7 |
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| Price Range | $324,270 – $561,930 | $132,150 – $338,500 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Horsepower | 215 HP | 235 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 126 kts (233 km/h) | — |
| Range | 700 nm (1,296 km) | — |
| Service Ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,300 lbs (1,043 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 900 lbs (408 kg) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 9.0 GPH (34 L/h) | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Cubcrafters XCub or Maule M-7?
Bottom line: Choose the Maule M-7 for four seats and payload at lower cost; choose the XCub for premium finish, performance and resale. Maule = 4-seat/value; XCub = premium/performance.
Pick the XCub if…
- More inventory — 2 listings vs 1.
Pick the M-7 if…
- Budget matters — from $132,150 vs $324,270, you save ~$192,120.
- More seats — 4 vs 2.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.