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Cub Cadet 72

Cub Cadet 72 tractor
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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.
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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

Lift:manual-lift
Angle:manual-angle
Model:Cub Cadet
Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Height:16 inches (40 cm)

38" Mower deck

Lift:manual lift
Model:Cub Cadet 38QA
Width:38 inches (96 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

42" Mower deck

Lift:manual lift
Model:Cub Cadet 42QA
Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

48" Mower deck

Lift:manual lift
Model:Cub Cadet 48QA
Width:48 inches (121 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

36" Snow blower

Lift:manual-lift
Model:Cub Cadet QA-36
Mount:front-mount
Width:36 inches (91 cm)

42" Snow blower

Lift:manual-lift
Model:Cub Cadet
Mount:front-mount
Width:42 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

Type:creeper
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.
Clutch:4.5-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