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 · refreshed daily
- 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
No active listings right now.
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 | $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: 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. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Aviat/Piper/Kitfox/Maule mirrors in those files. Sport Cub = LSA step (vs other LSA cubs).
Pick the XCub if…
Pick the M-7 if…
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