Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 72
The Cub Cadet 72 is a garden tractor produced from 1967 to 1969 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 7 hp Kohler K-161 266cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with an optional 6-speed creeper, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes dry disc brakes and an open operator station with a steel pan seat. Hydraulics are optional with 400 psi pressure and 2.5 gpm pump flow. It has a Cub Cadet three-point hitch and both front and rear PTOs with dry disc and mechanical clutches respectively. Dimensions include a 43-inch wheelbase, 64-inch length, and 555 lbs weight. Tires are 4.80x4.00-8 front and 6-12 rear. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades. Electrical system is negative ground with a 15 amp generator and 12 volt battery.
Power7 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model72
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 72
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K-161 |
| Power | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Starter | manual, electric Optional |
| Idle RPM | 1000-3780 |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.875x2.5 inches (73 x 64 mm) |
| Compression | 6.2:1 |
| Displacement | 266 cc (16.25 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.125 qts (1.1 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 30 h |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.017 inches (cold) (0.432 mm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | generator |
Hydraulics
| Type | optional |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 400 psi (27.6 bar) |
| Pump flow | 2.5 gpm (9.5 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station with steel pan seat. |
Production
| Years | 1967 - 1969 |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
Attachments
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Liftmanual-lift Anglemanual-angle ModelCub Cadet Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Height16 inches (40 cm) |
| 38" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift ModelCub Cadet 38QA Width38 inches (96 cm) Blades3-blade Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 42" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift ModelCub Cadet 42QA Width42 inches (106 cm) Blades3-blade Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" Mower deck | Liftmanual lift ModelCub Cadet 48QA Width48 inches (121 cm) Blades3-blade Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift ModelCub Cadet QA-36 Mountfront-mount Width36 inches (91 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift ModelCub Cadet Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Notes | Three-speed transmission operated by gear shift lever and combination clutch/brake pedal. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift. |
| Clutch | 4.5-inch dry disc |
| Options | 3-speed gear, 6-speed creeper |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Creeper transmission | Typecreeper Gears6 forward and 2 reverse NotesOptional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear. Clutch4.5-inch dry disc |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Cub Cadet three-point |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1967 | 218010 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 225056 |
| 1969 | 280840 |
| Final | 306085 |
| Location | Serial number plate mounted on the rear drive housing. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 33.25 inches (84 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Weight | 555 lbs (251 kg) |
| Rear tire | 6-12 |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.75 inches (100 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 525 |
| Front PTO Type | 3600 |
| Rear PTO Clutch | dry disc |
| Front PTO Clutch | mechanical |