Maule M-7 vs Cubcrafters XCub
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 · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 14
- Median asking
- $454,950
- Range
- $358,215–$563,935
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2016–2024
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) | Maule M-7 | Cubcrafters XCub |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 75 | — |
| Serious | 5 | — |
| Fatal | 5 | — |
| Fatalities | 8 | — |
| % Fatal | 7% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Maule M-7 | Cubcrafters Xcub |
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| Price Range | — | $358,215 – $563,935 |
| Category | — | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | — | 126 kts (233 km/h) |
| Range | — | 700 nm (1,296 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 2,300 lbs (1,043 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Maule M-7 or Cubcrafters XCub?
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. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Aviat/Piper/Kitfox/Maule mirrors in those files. Sport Cub = LSA step (vs other LSA cubs).
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