Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet 7233
The Cub Cadet 7233 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1996 to 1997 as part of the 7000 Series. It is Mitsubishi built and features a 23 hp Mitsubishi K3G 1.2L 3-cylinder diesel engine with hydrostatic transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with hydrostatic power steering and wet disc brakes. It has a 7.9 gallon fuel tank and offers a live independent PTO with rear and mid PTO options. The 7233 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, front-end loader, and backhoe. It has a wheelbase of 65 inches, weighs 2419 lbs, and features two-post foldable ROPS with optional canopy.
Power23 hp
Founded1996 - 1997
Model7233
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 7233
Power
| Engine power | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
| Lawn/turf front | 25x8.50-14 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Mitsubishi K3G |
| Power | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled overhead valve (OHV) |
| Idle RPM | 970-2750 |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.228x3.071 inches (82 x 78 mm) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Displacement | 75.4 ci (1.2 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-2 |
| Oil capacity | 3.7 qts (3.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts (5.3 L) |
| Compression ratio | 18.7:1 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) cold |
| Coolant change interval | 1000 h |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) cold |
Dimensions
| Width | 51.8 inches (131 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 115 inches (292 cm) |
| Weight | 2419 lbs (1097 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Max Drawbar | 837 lbs (379 kg) |
| Height (ROPS) | 83.5 inches (212 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2133 psi (147.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm (27.3 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 3.2 gpm (12.1 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional canopy. |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Differential lock | rear standard |
Production
| Type | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Cub Cadet |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Original price | $15,000 in 1997 |
| Production years | 1996 - 1997 |
Attachments
| Backhoe | ModelCub Cadet 408 Backhoe Swing arc180° Bucket force2500 lbs (1134 kg) Bucket widths8 inches (20 cm),12 inches (30 cm),16 inches (40 cm),18 inches (45 cm),24 inches (60 cm) Digging depth91.8 inches (233 cm) Loading height66 inches (167 cm) Bucket rotation180° Reach from pivot112 inches (284 cm) Dipperstick force1786 lbs (810 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth90 inches (228 cm) |
|---|---|
| Front-end loader | Model417 Loader Dump time3.5s Dump angle45° Lower time3.5s Raise time6s Bucket width60 inches (152 cm) Rollback time2.5s Breakout force1875 lbs (850 kg) Reach (dumped)23 inches (58 cm) Reach (ground)61 inches (154 cm) Rollback angle20° Height (at pin)101 inches (256 cm) Clearance (dumped)81 inches (205 cm) Lift capacity (full at pin)1100 lbs (498 kg) |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 401, 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade |
| 72" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 404, 72 inches (182 cm), 3-blade |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Oil type | Cub Cadet Hy-Tran |
| Oil capacity | 23.2 qts (22.0 L) |
| Oil change interval | 200 h |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1653 lbs (749 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | live independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | live independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 (1.0) |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| Mid PTO Engine RPM | 2000@2421 |
| Rear PTO Engine RPM | 540@2356 |